New PA bill concerning casino slot machine requirements heads to Senate

New PA bill concerning casino slot machine requirements heads to Senate

(WJET/WFXP) – A new Pennsylvania bill could alleviate concerns that casinos have been expressing regarding slot machine requirements. Senate Bill 666, sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin, aims to remove the requirement that "Category 1" and "Category 2" casinos must operate at least 1,500 slot machines on their floor. Senator Dan Laughlin responds to potential closure of Presque Isle Downs & Casino The bill will allow casinos to adjust their…

Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee - Senator Laughlin

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give Pennsylvania casinos greater operational flexibility cleared the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today. Senate Bill 666 eliminates the outdated statutory requirement that Category 1 and Category 2 casinos must operate a minimum of 1,500 slot machines, regardless of demand. Instead, it allows gaming operators to adjust the number of machines o…

Laughlin Bill Modernizing Slot Machine Requirements Approved by Senate Committee - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) to give Pennsylvania casinos greater operational flexibility cleared the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee today. Senate Bill 666 eliminates the outdated statutory requirement that Category 1 and Category 2 casinos must operate a minimum of 1,500 slot machines, regardless of demand. Instead, it allows gaming operators to adjust the number of machines o…