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PA HB696
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Merski
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AI Summary
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Removes the minimum slot machine requirements for Pennsylvania casinos, eliminating the 1,500 machine minimum for Category 1 and Category 2 facilities and the 250 machine minimum for Category 3 facilities
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Eliminates the requirement that slot machine licensees operate at least 1,500 slot machines within one year of receiving their license
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Retains the Gaming Control Board's authority to approve, deny, or condition requests to decrease slot machines, with employee approval limited to decreases of 2% or less
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for regulatory authority of board and for number of slot machines.
Last Action
Referred to Gaming Oversight
2/21/2025