Former Pennsylvania Governor Opposes Skill Gaming Tax Lower Than Slot Levy
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) says if lawmakers in Harrisburg want to create a regulatory environment for controversial grey gaming machines, they should impose a tax rate that mimics what casinos pay on their slots.
Rendell was governor of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2011. During his time in office, Rendell championed the legalization of casino gambling, specifically slot machines.
Writing an op-ed published by the Erie-Times News, Rendell suggests lawmakers not give out-of-state skill gaming manufacturers and distributors a “sweetheart” deal by affording them a lower tax rate than casino slots.