The state of Pennsylvania continues to show promise as the next state to legalize online poker and casino gaming within the United States. Legislators have met time and time again to discuss gambling expansion in the state which includes the addition of online poker gaming.
Just recently, H 271 was able to pass within to senate committees to move on to a full Senate vote. Senate members decided to pass the legislation and move the bill forward in its progress to become law. The Senate voted 38 to 12 in favor of the measure after officials have already met close to 100 times in two years to discuss expanding gambling in the state.
This vote marked the first time the state was able to see online poker legislation approved by the Senate and now the bill returns to the House to see amendments added reviewed. The bill still has a ways to go and it is expected that the measure will see changes within the House.
One area in which the House and Senate do not agree are taxes. The Senate has placed a 54% tax on slot and table games which is the same amount set for land based venues. This amount is quite high in both regards and is something the House will most likely change.
The House seems to want to go with a lower tax rate to ensure the industry is successful. We may see them come back with a change of 15 to 20 percent, but this is just a guess on our part. Right now, the online poker gaming revenues for the state would be just 16% and this will likely remain the number as it is considered a good option for operators as well as for the state to earn funds.
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