Several bills expanding the Small Games of Chance Act have been introduced in the General Assembly again this session. These bills deal with a number of concepts to update the law, and help clubs, fire companies and other non-profits raise money to help their community. Most recently, the following bills have been added to the growing list of ideas popping up around the capitol. 

 

HB2038, introduced by Rep. John A. Schlegel (R-Lebanon), increases the fee for daily drawings, weekly drawings and the new monthly drawings to $10. The bill was referred to the House Gaming Oversight Committee on November 17. 

 

SB398, by Sen. Michele Brooks, R- Mercer) provides for a pilot program for fire companies with SGOC license to conduct two online raffles per year. This bill passed the Senate in July, and was  referred to House Gaming Oversight Committee.

 

SB416, by Sen. Devlin J. Robinson, R-Allegheny) directs that a licensed eligible organization may accept payment via credit card, debit card, mobile payment services or other electronic payment method for the purchase of a raffle ticket. This bill also passed the Senate in July, and resides in the House Gaming Oversight Committee. 

 

SB995 by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-Lebanon), increases the aggregate prize limit for local small games of chance to no more than $60,000 in any seven-day period. This bill could be amended to add E-pull tabs language. This bill is currently in the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee

 

PFFSO supports all of these bills and other bills amending the SGOC, and encourages club members to contact their local legislators to vote in favor of them. You can add your own personal story to these emails, and also share the link with others.