Pennsylvania. Gaming Control Board
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 2004 - Present
Biography
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, guided by the Gaming Act and supported by a dedicated professional staff, will protect the interest of the public by ensuring the integrity of legalized gaming through the strict enforcement of the law and regulations, the licensing of qualified individuals and entities, and fulfilling the objectives of legalized gaming in the Commonwealth to deliver a significant source of revenue, assist the horse racing industry, provide broad economic opportunities and enhance tourism.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Gaming Oversight Committee, 2007-2008
Collection
Identifier: ST2007_11
Scope and Contents
The 2007-2008 Session, as the first session this committee served, was chaired by Democrat Harold James. The Committee held many tours and hearings, paying special attention to the operations of the newly built casinos and the casinos’ impact upon the surrounding communities. In addition, the Committee dealt with issues such as Local Option Small Games of Chance, Bingo, Law Enforcement, Table Authorizations, Testing for Banned Substances and Compulsive Gambling. This collection also...
Dates:
2007-2008