Pennsylvania's governor has approved legislation authorizing a major expansion of gambling in what's already the nation's second-largest commercial casino state.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said Monday he's signed a bill that will make the state the fourth to allow online gambling. The measure also will allow the state's current 10 casinos to apply for the right to operate satellite casinos and put video gambling terminals inside truck stops. It also would allow gambling parlors in airports.
Pittsburgh international airport told Channel 11 they are still reviewing the decision:
The airport supported the bill, which could provide another source of revenue for airports that could be used for capital projects and for economic development. This could also be another amenity for passengers. Any gaming at the airport would be done in a tasteful way. Anticipated revenue would depend on the number of tablets that would be installed and the percentage the airport receives. Airport leadership will review the details and determine if and when to move forward.
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Rivers Casino declined to comment.
The gambling legislation aims to produce about $200 million annually from casino license fees and taxes on higher gambling losses.
Pennsylvania already rakes in more gross revenues from gambling than any other state except Nevada. It's No. 1 in gambling revenue, netting $1.4 billion in taxes from the industry in the most recent fiscal year.
The Associated Press Contributed to this story.
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