Pennsylvania to introduce online poker bill
“In the next few weeks I intend to introduce Senate Bill 1386, legislation that would authorise interactive gaming in the form of online poker,” Erickson said. “A recent study from the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee found that internet gaming is a large new source of revenue that the Commonwealth could explore. This means more revenue to assist in the reduction of real estate taxes.”
The Compatiblepoker.com website reports that the new bill will set gross gaming revenue at 14%. This percentage would be lower than the current rate in New Jersey but higher than Nevada – two states where some form of online gaming is already regulated.
A ‘bad actor’ clause in the bill will exclude those players that violated the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.
“Many Pennsylvania residents participate in illegal and unregulated poker sites. Establishing a strong regulatory framework under the Gaming Control Board will assist in shutting down these illegal sites and enhance consumer protection for our gaming,” he concluded.
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