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PA HB520

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheryl Delozier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to authorize licensed eligible organizations to host social card games (poker, hearts, rummy, pinochle, bid whist) on their premises for members only

  • Limits social card games to maximum $100 prize/payout per game, no more than 5 gaming tables, 10 players per table, and restricts play to hours between 1 p.m. and 1 a.m.

  • Prohibits organizations from charging fees for play, taking a percentage of wagers or winnings, or having any financial interest in game outcomes

  • Permits up to 5 card game tournaments annually per organization, with tournaments limited to 24 consecutive hours and prizes capped at $200 (Texas Hold'em tournaments prohibit entry fees)

  • Requires players to be at least 21 years old and mandates posting of wagering limits, rules, and problem gambling helpline information near gaming tables

Legislative Description

Providing for social card games and tournaments.

Last Action

Referred to Gaming Oversight

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Gaming Oversight2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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