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Pennsylvania House Bill HB2038
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2038

Introduced
11/17/25  

Caption

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits.

Impact

The impact of HB2038 on state laws includes adjustments to how eligible organizations conduct their games of chance. By permitting a higher ticket price for entries, the bill potentially increases the amount of revenue that these organizations can generate from games, which may lead to larger prizes. This change could have implications for local fundraising efforts as organizations may be able to attract more participation and generate more funds for community projects. Additionally, the allowance for carrying over jackpots in monthly drawings could make these games more appealing to potential participants.

Summary

House Bill 2038 amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, primarily focusing on the definitions related to daily and weekly drawings. The bill seeks to update the existing definitions to clarify the parameters under which games of chance are conducted, including modifications to how participants select numbers and the maximum prices for drawings. A significant change proposed is that chances for daily and weekly drawings can be sold for a maximum price of $10, up from the previous limit of $1, which reflects a substantial increase in the stakes involved in such games.

Contention

However, the bill may also stir contention among stakeholders. Advocates for responsible gaming might argue that increasing the price of chances could lead to irresponsible gambling behaviors among participants. Concerns may be raised regarding the impact on vulnerable populations who may be lured into spending more money than they can afford in hopes of winning larger prizes. Furthermore, this bill could face opposition from those who feel that local governments should maintain more control over the regulations governing these games, ensuring that community needs and values are prioritized.

Latest PA HB2038 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

PA SB995

In games of chance, further providing for prize limits.

PA HB1050

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, further providing for prize limits and for sales limited, providing for pull-tab deals, further providing for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers, for regulations of department and for licensing of eligible organizations; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and, in enforcement, further providing for revocation of licenses and providing for other penalties.

PA SB450

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, providing for payment and further providing for prize limits, for sales limited, for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers and for regulations of department; in club licensees, further providing for club licensee and for distribution of proceeds; in enforcement, further providing for revocation of licenses and for local option and repealing provisions relating to advertising; in tavern gaming, further providing for licenses, for application, for approval, for prize limits, for distribution of net revenue, for tavern games tax, for invoice, for reports and for enforcement.

PA HB2432

In games of chance, further providing for prize limits, providing for raffle prize limits and further providing for licensing of eligible organizations and for special permits; and, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.

PA SB611

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

PA SB226

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

PA SB350

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in procedure, further providing for written requests; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.

PA HB380

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

PA HB516

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

PA HB533

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

Similar Bills

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