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State Rep. Thomas
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Caltagirone pushes for slot machines in licensed clubs
HARRISBURG, April 10 – State Rep. Tom Caltagirone, D-Berks, is introducing legislation that would allow clubs licensed under the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to operate slot machines.
Under the legislation, a club would be required to obtain a Category 4 license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Authorized clubs would be required to pay a $100 fee for the license.
The clubs would then be allowed to operate no more than five slot machines at the location of their licensed facilities. The maximum prize from any slot machine could not be more than $1,000.
“This legislation would be a tremendous help for the local non-profit clubs that raise money for firefighting equipment, little leagues and scholarships,” Caltagirone said. ”These clubs are facing hard financial times with 238 having closed already, and since gambling is here to stay in Pennsylvania, it should benefit these clubs that help us all.”
The proposed legislation currently has 10 co-sponsors.
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