Bill > HB696

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's gaming regulations by adjusting the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's authority regarding slot machine operations. Specifically, the bill removes existing requirements that mandated a minimum number of slot machines at different casino categories (previously 1,500 for Category 1 and 2 facilities, and 250 for Category 3 facilities). It also eliminates the previous provision that required slot machine licensees to operate a minimum of 1,500 slot machines within one year of receiving their license, with potential extensions. Instead, the bill allows the board to authorize employees to approve, deny, or place conditions on requests to decrease the number of slot machines, with a limitation that any decrease cannot exceed 2% of the total number of slot machines at a licensed facility. This change provides more flexibility for casino operators in managing their slot machine inventories while maintaining some regulatory oversight through the gaming control board. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving gaming establishments time to adjust to the new regulatory framework.

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