Bill aims to aid local clubs by increasing prize limits on small games of chance

State Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) has introduced legislation that would raise the prize limit for small games of chance in Pennsylvania.

According to a statement from Gebhard’s office, Senate Bill 995 would “provide much-needed relief to Pennsylvania’s civic organizations, fire companies, veterans groups and other nonprofits” by increasing the prize limit.

“Under current law, clubs and organizations are limited to awarding no more than $35,000 in prizes from small games of chance each week,” the release explains. “That cap has not been updated since 2013, despite inflation and the rising costs of community programs these organizations fund.”

The bill proposes raising the weekly limit to $60,000, arguing the increase would aid local groups by allowing them to generate more revenue “to su