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PA HB2213

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danilo Burgos

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state-regulated licensing system for skill video games under the Department of Revenue and Pennsylvania State Lottery, with three license tiers: distributors ($1,000,000 initial fee), operators ($25,000), and establishments ($250)

  • Imposes a $500 monthly fee per terminal, with revenue distributed to the General Fund for transportation/infrastructure (40%), counties (20%), municipalities (20%), Clean Streams Fund (10%), State Police (5%), and State Lottery (5%)

  • Limits establishments to a maximum of 5 skill video game terminals (10 for 501(c) nonprofit organizations), with a maximum $5 cost to play and $5,000 maximum winnings per game

  • Restricts play to individuals 18 years or older at establishments licensed by the Liquor Control Board, State Lottery, or 501(c) organizations, with required age verification and problem gaming signage

  • Creates criminal penalties including first-degree misdemeanor for unlicensed operation and third-degree felony for altering game software to make chance rather than skill the predominant factor in outcomes

Legislative Description

Providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a fee and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning.

Last Action

Referred to Gaming Oversight

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Gaming Oversight2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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