Pennsylvania lawmaker pitches new skill games bill that includes monthly fee

Sunday, August 17, 2025 3:14 PM
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  • Corey Sharp, PlayPennsylvania

Pennsylvania state Sen. Gene Yaw said he plans to introduce another bill that would regulate and tax skill games, one that includes a monthly fee. He said he plans to do so with fellow Sen. Anthony Williams.

Yaw introduced a skill games bill in April with a 16% tax, which he said would help keep small businesses and veterans’ organizations in operation.

The bill he’s proposing now has some key differences to his previous legislation.

Yaw has not formally introduced a second bill. However, according to a written memo, Yaw and Williams “plan to introduce comprehensive legislation” for skill games regulation “in the near future.”