PA Online Poker Bill Nearly Dead on Arrival

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on

Written by :

Nagesh Rath

Published on :

Efforts to legalize online poker will not go through in 2015 due to state budget constraints. 

In an interview with CardPlayer, State rep John Payne ((R-District 106) says iPoker potential depends on what bills Governor Wolf and the General Assembly agree to include in the budget, and so far “nobody knows.”

The odds are not good, however, according to PokerSites.com:

Payne’s optimism that online poker in his state could still come to fruition before the New Year is perhaps shocking to many considering the House has just 25 scheduled voting sessions remaining, and the Senate even fewer at just 20 days.

That’s a rather bold expectation since both chambers would need to vote on, likely amend, and pass the legislation in less than three workweeks.

- Nagesh Rath, Gambling911.com

Related Content

Gambling911.com top news

Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Friday May 1, 2026

Live News: - Spirit Airlines - Kentucky Derby - Crude Oil Prices - Miami Grand Prix - U.S. Senators Banned From Prediction Markets
Circa Survivor

Circa Sports Teases Historic Guarantee for 2026-2027 Pro Football Contests

Sports Betting Venture Awarded Over $31 Million to 2025-2026 Contest Winners
Miami Grand Prix

Odds to Win the 2026 Miami Grand Prix: George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Oscar Piastri

There are literally hundreds of ways to wager on this weekend’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
Minnesota Wild

Avs vs. Wild 2nd Round Series Odds and More

The Minnesota Wild won their first playoff series in 11 years after eliminating the Dallas Stars last night in Round 1.