Gambling in Pennsylvania

Gambling has recently been expanded in Pennsylvania, USA. Several formerly illegal forms of gambling are permitted, with others set for debate.

Types of gambling

Lottery

The Pennsylvania Lottery is available throughout the Commonwealth. In addition to regular drawings, the state also participates in Powerball (offered through the Multi-State Lottery Association) and Mega Millions games and sells scratchcard tickets.

Casinos

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board oversees all casinos in the state.

Off-track wagering

Racinos also operate betting facilities located off-site. Mohegan Sun:

Philadelphia Park:

Penn National:

The Meadows:

Stand-alone casinos

Future

Planned casinos

State plans

Table games are in Pennsylvania's current budget and are expected to be operating in casinos in 6 months.[2] No talks on sports betting have been made yet.

Governor Ed Rendell would like to make slot machines legal in bars and clubs; formerly the state attempted to prosecute those operating illegally.[3] If passed, the bill would limit each pub to 5 slot machines, which would then be connected to a central computer as are commercial casinos.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://poconodowns.com/racing/off-track-wagering.html
  2. ↑ http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/article_2a46d23c-a587-11de-933f-001cc4c002e0.html
  3. ↑ Gaming Control Board Awards 7 Grants To Eliminate Illegal Slot Machines, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board website, accessed April 3, 2010.

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