HB2046

In revenues, further providing for establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution; providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; and imposing a tax and criminal and civil penalties.

Introduced·11/18/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2046 regulates skill video gaming, establishing licensing, taxation, and penalties for distributors, operators, and establishments.

Pennsylvania HB2046 introduces a regulatory framework for skill video gaming, requiring licenses for distributors, operators, and establishments. Distributors must submit software for independent testing and pay a $1,000,000 initial license fee. Operators must enter into placement agreements with establishments, which can have up to five skill video game terminals. The bill imposes a 16% tax on gross profits from skill video game systems, with revenue distributed to the State Gaming Fund, the Pennsylvania Standardbred Breeders Development Fund, and the Property Tax Relief Fund.

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Where it stands

Current
Gaming Oversight Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Nov 18, 2025

House

Referred to Gaming Oversight