House Gaming Oversight – 9:00 a.m.

The House Gaming Oversight Committee met this morning to receive a presentation from The Innovation Group on the impact table games would have on the state economy. Innovation Group CEO Steve Rittvo told the committee table games would  allow the state’s gaming industry “to realize its full potential,” creating more than 16,000 jobs overall and $1 billion in total economic output. Check the Capitol Toolbox later for the full story, and ongoing coverage of gaming in Pennsylvania. Following the hearing, Rep. Bill DeWeese (D-Greene), prime sponsor of the measure in the House (HB 21) commented, “If we get money into surrounding communities and programs for people who have gambling problems, we could recognize a great deal of revenue with this proposal.”