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HB 107

An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for payment and for online raffle sales; and abrogating a regulation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Benham and 16 co-sponsors

HB 107 authorizes online raffle sales and updates payment methods under Pennsylvania's nonprofit gambling law, modernizing 1988 regulations for digital-age fundraising.

Referred to Gaming Oversight
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Bill Summary · HB 107

Legislative bill overview

HB 107 amends Pennsylvania's Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to modernize gambling regulations by permitting online raffle sales and modifying payment mechanisms. The bill updates 1988 legislation to reflect contemporary gaming practices while abrogating an existing regulation on the subject.

Why is this important

This modernization could expand fundraising opportunities for eligible organizations (typically nonprofits and veterans groups) by allowing them to conduct raffles digitally rather than only in-person. It reflects broader state recognition of online commerce while potentially generating additional revenue for charitable organizations, though it also raises questions about consumer protection in digital gambling environments.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory scope and consumer protection: Moving games of chance online creates questions about age verification, fraud prevention, and responsible gambling safeguards compared to in-person raffles
  • Revenue distribution and tax implications: Unclear how online sales affect state tax collection, licensing fees, and how revenue is allocated between the state and participating organizations
  • Definition of "small games of chance": The amendment's specific monetary limits and game types permitted online versus in-person aren't detailed in this summary, creating potential interpretation disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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