Pennsylvania Pushes Fix as Online Gambling Losses Mount
Pennsylvania lawmakers propose new regulations to curb online gambling losses and protect consumers.Summary
Pennsylvania lawmakers are responding to mounting online gambling losses and problem gambling rates by introducing a bipartisan package of bills. State Reps. Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick announced the measures, which include the Pennsylvania Online Consumer Protection Act, a ban on credit card funding for online gambling, and restrictions on marketing to self-excluded individuals. The proposed regulations aim to limit account deposits, prevent predatory marketing, and protect young people from exposure to gambling advertisements. These actions come as online gambling revenue reached record highs, with $2.77 billion lost to legal online casinos and $602.5 million lost to sports betting in 2025, prompting concerns about addiction and financial harm.
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