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Gambling law decides who can run casinos and betting sites, what they may advertise, and how players are protected from harm. Follow the bills on online gambling, sports and prediction-market betting, self-exclusion, and advertising limits.
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Bill SR-114. Sponsored by Kristin Corrado (Republican).
Bill SB-1488, Temporary authorization for skill games, pennsylvania Senate bill would temporarily authorize skill games through April 13, 2027. It is at Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Michele Brooks (Republican), Doug Mastriano, David Argall, Scott Hutchinson, and Tracy Pennycuick.
Bill HB-2879, Online gambling rules tighten safeguards, lawmakers would regulate online gambling, imposing a 0.75% revenue assessment and biometric login within 60 days of enactment, and would curb deposits, wagers, and ads. It is at Referred to Gaming Oversight as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Tarik Khan (Democratic), Jamie Flick, Joe McAndrew, Benjamin Waxman, Tarah Probst, Ben Sanchez, Robert Merski, Daniel Deasy, Joseph Ciresi, and Heather Boyd.
Bill HB-2875, Credit cards barred for gambling payments, a Pennsylvania bill would bar credit cards for funding fantasy contest accounts, ilottery purchases, interactive gaming deposits, and sports wagers, taking effect in 60 days. It is at Referred to Gaming Oversight as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Tarik Khan (Democratic), Jamie Flick, Joe McAndrew, Benjamin Waxman, Tarah Probst, Ben Sanchez, Robert Merski, Daniel Deasy, Joseph Ciresi, and Heather Boyd.
Bill HB-2874, Bill blocks self-exclusion marketing, bill would bar direct marketing to self-excluded players and require 48-hour updates to marketing lists; takes effect 60 days after enactment. It is at Referred to Gaming Oversight as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Tarik Khan (Democratic), Jamie Flick, Joe McAndrew, Benjamin Waxman, Tarah Probst, Ben Sanchez, Robert Merski, Daniel Deasy, and Joseph Ciresi.
Bill HB-2862, Monthly statements for fantasy contests and gaming, a bill would require monthly statements for fantasy contests and interactive gaming, with email and mail delivery, 60-day effective date, links to self-exclusion resources, and penalties up to $100,000. It is at Referred to Gaming Oversight as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Joseph Webster (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill, Ben Sanchez, Jamie Flick, Christina Sappey, Benjamin Waxman, Nikki Rivera, Tarah Probst, Eddie Pashinski, and Heather Boyd.
Bill A-5697, Bill would divert casino funds to disability centers, lawmakers would divert at least 1% of the Casino Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for distribution to Centers for Independent Living. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Eliana Marin (Democratic) and Carol Murphy.
Bill A-5666, Casino trespass penalties rise to fourth degree, lawmakers would raise trespass penalties for unauthorized entry on licensed casino properties to a fourth-degree crime, with up to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Maureen Rowan (Democratic).
Bill S-10721, Online self-exclusion expands gambling rules, new York would allow online-only self-exclusion from gambling, with the Gaming Commission setting placement and removal rules for platforms. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 16, 2026. Sponsored by Sam Sutton (Democratic).
Bill SB-479, Election betting added to gambling law, lawmakers would add election betting to Ohio's gambling-law definitions in a bill. It is at Introduced as of October 13, 2026. Sponsored by William DeMora (Democratic), Nickie Antonio, Willis Blackshear, and Casey Weinstein.
Bill HR-3946, FIGHT Act of 2025, adds protections against rooster fighting, bans gambling and transport, allows citizen suits and seizure of property. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of June 12, 2025.
Bill S-1454, FIGHT Act of 2025, stronger federal rules against rooster fighting, gambling, transport, and private lawsuits to stop animal fighting ventures. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of April 10, 2025.
Bill B26-0813, Bingo Tax Hike for Operators, lawmakers introduce a bill raising the commercial bingo tax to 25%. It is at Referred to Committee on Human Services as of October 6, 2026. Sponsored by Phil Mendelson (Democratic).
House members and staff would be forbidden from making or offering trades that pay out based on specific events involving certain commodities. Insurance and legal sports betting are allowed.
House members and staff can't make bets or contracts that pay based on specific events. This aims to reduce conflicts of interest.
Prohibits listing, clearing, or trading contracts tied to sporting events or casino-style games on registered exchanges.
Bill A-11712, Bar endorsement deals for student-athletes, if enacted, student-athletes could not sign paid endorsement deals for tobacco, alcohol, illegal substances, or gambling. It is at referred to higher education as of September 16, 2026. Sponsored by Michaelle Solages (Democratic).
A federal rule would ban targeted sports-gambling ads to minors on large digital platforms, enforced by the FTC with penalties and DOJ referrals.
Directs HHS to research causes, impacts, and treatments for gambling disorder and report findings and recommendations to Congress.
Bill HR-9367, Ban Congressional Betting on Government Actions, members and their families could not make bets or trades tied to government decisions or political outcomes. It is at Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 4. as of June 24, 2026. Sponsored by Bryan Steil (R), Mary Miller, Gregory Murphy, Ashley Hinson, H. Griffith, Mike Carey, Laurel Lee, James Gallagher, and Abraham Hamadeh.
