Pennsylvania Bills Aim to Curb Online Gambling Harm

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June 4, 2026

Pennsylvania online gambling faces tighter consumer limits under three bills filed on June 4, 2026. Pennsylvania Representatives Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick introduced the bipartisan gambling package together.

What the Pennsylvania Gambling Bills Would Change

The Pennsylvania Online Consumer Protection Act would cap deposits into online gambling accounts per 24 hours. The Pennsylvania Online Consumer Protection Act also would ban sportsbook push notifications and marketing texts. A second Pennsylvania bill would ban credit cards from funding online gambling accounts. This second Pennsylvania bill serves as a House companion to Senate Bill 265 from 2025. A third Pennsylvania bill would bar operators from marketing to self-exclusion list members.

Colorado inspired the Pennsylvania package after Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-131 on June 1, 2026. Colorado Senate Bill 26-131 limits bettors to six sportsbook deposits per 24 hours. Colorado Senate Bill 26-131 also bans credit card funding for sportsbook accounts. Colorado Senate Bill 26-131 takes effect on August 12, 2026.

Sweepstakes casino players in Pennsylvania should follow these online gambling proposals closely. The three Pennsylvania bills remain proposals and require General Assembly approval before becoming law.