Pennsylvania Poker?

Published: Thursday, November 30, 2006 Online-Casinos.com

PENNSYLVANIA POKER?

Democrat congressman ready to deal

According to press reports in the Pennsylvania media, there are moves afoot to introduce a Bill in the state legislature that seeks to legalise poker, blackjack and other casino games in the state.

The reports claim that a Democratic congressman, Bill DeWeese is currently drafting a bill that could change existing laws that allow only slot machines in Pennsylvania's gambling halls. State Rep. DeWeese is expected to become speaker of the Democrat-controlled House of Congress in January, lending impetus to the Bill.

Spokesmen for DeWeese said that permitting table games would allow Pennsylvania gambling halls to be competitive with those in other states. The move would also create more money for property tax relief - the initial reason slot machines were legalised in 2004.