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PA HB1636

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Neilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to expand the definition of "sporting event" for legal sports wagering purposes

  • Adds "e-Sports event" as a new defined term, meaning organized video game competitions where players compete individually or as teams and skill is the dominant factor in determining results

  • Expands legal sports wagering to include e-Sports events alongside professional sports, collegiate sports, athletic events, and motor race events

  • Grants the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board authority to approve any other competition or event of any kind for sports wagering

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In sports wagering, further providing for definitions.

Last Action

Referred to Gaming Oversight

6/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Gaming Oversight6/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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