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PA HB2038
PA HB2038In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits.
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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), entitled "An act providing for the licensing of eligible organizations to conduct games of chance, for the licensing of persons to distribute games of chance, for the registration of manufacturers of games of chance, and for suspensions and revocations of licenses and permits; requiring records; providing for local referendum by electorate; and prescribing penalties," in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act by increasing the maximum price for drawing chances and clarifying rules for different types of drawings. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum price for daily, weekly, and monthly drawing chances from $1 to $10, allowing organizations more flexibility in pricing. For daily and weekly drawings, members can now purchase a chance for up to $10 and are limited to one chance per drawing, with the ability to immediately enter the next drawing after the current one. The bill also introduces a provision for monthly drawings that allows jackpots to be carried over if no winning number is entered in a particular month, and permits monthly drawing prizes to exceed the standard $35,000 limit under certain circumstances, such as when the excess prize results from unclaimed previous drawing winnings. The changes aim to provide more options for eligible organizations conducting games of chance while maintaining regulatory oversight. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Last Action
Referred to Gaming Oversight (on 11/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2038 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2038/PN2608 |
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