Bill > HB107

This bill amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to introduce new provisions for payment methods and online raffle sales for licensed eligible organizations in Pennsylvania. The bill allows licensed organizations to accept payments for games of chance using credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payment services, with a specific exception for certain licensees under Chapter 9. For online raffles, organizations can now conduct and reveal winners through websites, social media, or mobile applications, provided they implement location verification to ensure ticket buyers are physically located in Pennsylvania and are at least 18 years old. The bill mandates that online raffle ticket purchases can only be made through electronic payment methods and requires organizations to comply with federal regulations regarding Internet gambling. Additionally, the bill abrogates a specific regulation (61 Pa. Code § 901.506) that conflicts with the new payment provisions, and the changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage. The primary goal appears to be modernizing the regulations around games of chance by allowing more flexible payment methods and enabling online raffle sales with appropriate safeguards.

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