Pennsylvania Representatives Tarkin Khan and Jamie Flick announced a bipartisan package that addresses problem gambling and strengthens consumer protections.
Pennsylvanians have gained around-the-clock access to online casinos and sportsbooks through phones, tablets and computers since they were legalized nearly a decade ago.
The explosive growth of online gambling, increasingly aggressive marketing practices and a lack of commonsense guardrails have caused some individuals to raise concerns about addiction, personal debt and the impact of problem gambling on individuals, families and communities.
Although many individuals gamble responsibly, problem gambling is recognized as a public health issue because of the significant harm it can cause to mental health, families and overall well-being.
