Pennsylvania Online Poker Looking Likely in 2017 Pennsylvania Online Poker Looking Likely in 2017
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Key Takeaways
  • The Pennsylvania Senate voted to approve HB 271 on Wednesday, greatly improving the chances that online poker will be legalized in the state this year.
  • The bill calls for a tax rate of 16% on online poker and 54% on online casino games.
  • Any amendments by the House will need to be approved by the Senate before the proposed legislation can be presented to Wolf for final approval.

The Pennsylvania Senate voted to approve HB 271 on Wednesday, greatly improving the chances that online poker will be legalized in the state this year.