A recent meeting raised concerns, resulting in scrutiny from lawmakers who questioned whether it was acceptable for the Gaming Control Board to meet privately with lobbyists.
Skill games are a popular form of entertainment in Pennsylvania. The games, although not legal, are also not considered illegal because of their mechanics that involve “skill” rather than chance like gambling games. Given that there are no specific laws that regulate skill games, they continue to operate, despite some pushback from lawmakers and authorities.
Now, a new report released by Spotlight PA suggests that representatives of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) met with casino lobbyists privately regarding “a major competitor” and did not disclose publicly the matters they discussed. Reportedly, disclosing publicly details regarding meetings is in fact a part of the PGCB’s ethics rules.
Skill games are a popular form of entertainment in Pennsylvania. The games, although not legal, are also not considered illegal because of their mechanics that involve “skill” rather than chance like gambling games. Given that there are no specific laws that regulate skill games, they continue to operate, despite some pushback from lawmakers and authorities.
Now, a new report released by Spotlight PA suggests that representatives of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) met with casino lobbyists privately regarding “a major competitor” and did not disclose publicly the matters they discussed. Reportedly, disclosing publicly details regarding meetings is in fact a part of the PGCB’s ethics rules.