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PA HB1636
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Neilson
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to expand the definition of "sporting event" for legal sports wagering purposes
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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
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Expands legal sports wagering to include e-Sports events alongside professional sports, collegiate sports, athletic events, and motor race events
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Grants the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board authority to approve any other competition or event of any kind for sports wagering
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In sports wagering, further providing for definitions.
Last Action
Referred to Gaming Oversight
6/23/2025