Pennsylvania lawmakers have formed a bipartisan Problem Gambling Caucus, the state's first legislative group focused specifically on gambling-related harm. The initiative brings together members of both chambers to promote research, education and consumer protections as online betting becomes more accessible.
The caucus will examine safeguards for sports betting and casino gambling, with particular attention to mobile products that allow continuous wagering. SBC Americas reports that the group is expected to meet formally for the first time when the General Assembly reconvenes in January 2027.
Members have pointed to youth exposure to gambling advertising, public education, clearer information about spending and losses, and meaningful deposit or time controls as areas for review. The caucus itself does not enact those measures, but it creates a forum for lawmakers to develop and assess proposals.
Its launch coincided with a separate bipartisan legislative package from representatives Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick. A Pennsylvania House release says that proposal draws on a statewide study and includes restrictions on rapid microbets, credit-card gambling and certain targeted promotions, alongside funding for prevention, treatment and independent research.
