Pennsylvania prepares for sports betting legalization
Pennsylvania's House lawmakers want to be ready to act if a widespread federal ban on legalized sports betting is lifted anytime soon.
““The new bill would cover parlays, pools, straight bets and would face a House floor vote next.
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The committee’s action on a unanimous vote came as both the House and Senate are considering expanded gambling for a second year in a row to generate new revenue to address Pennsylvania’s chronic fiscal problems.
The current state budget is based on an unrealized commitment by lawmakers to generate $100 million from new gambling revenue.
Bill supporters are watching a case before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding sports betting.
“I believe we must be ready to act should the federal ban be lifted,” said Rep. Robert Matzie (D-16), the bill sponsor. — (AP)
Sports betting revenue is not being considered as part of the potential state revenue mix because of the ban, said Gaming Chairman Scott Petri.
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