Bill > HB1141

Here is a summary of the key provisions of the bill: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for local gaming terminals in Pennsylvania, creating a new regulatory system that allows up to 30,000 local gaming terminals to be placed in eligible establishments like clubs and licensed venues. Key provisions include creating a licensing process for terminal operators, manufacturers, and establishments, with detailed background checks and ethical restrictions. The bill imposes a 49% tax on gross terminal revenue, with 2.5% allocated to local municipalities hosting the terminals. Establishments can have up to five local gaming terminals, and strict rules govern their operation, including age restrictions, prohibition of credit card use, and mandatory problem gambling signage. The bill establishes a Local Gaming Fund to distribute revenues, creates extensive regulatory oversight through the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, and includes detailed enforcement mechanisms with significant penalties for violations. Notably, the bill changes the grading of certain gambling-related offenses, making some violations felonies instead of misdemeanors, and provides exemptions for certain authorized gaming activities. The regulatory framework includes provisions for testing and certifying gaming terminals, self-exclusion programs, and comprehensive ethical guidelines for board members and employees involved in the local gaming industry.

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