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    LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD

    Tavern Gaming

    Act 90 of 2013 legalized tavern gaming, which includes tavern raffles for a charitable or public purpose, pull-tab games and daily drawings at certain licensed establishments.

    Under the law, retail alcohol beverage licensees may be eligible to apply for the Tavern Gaming License with the exception of:

    • Eating Place Retail Dispenser Licenses (“E” license type)
    • Club and Catering Club Licenses (“C”, “CC” and “O” license types)
    • Grocery Stores (most hold an “R” license type)
    • Casinos (most hold an “R” license type)
    • Venues that hold professional sporting events


    To apply

    Fingerprinting questions may be directed to the Gaming Control Board at taverngamesPGCB@pa.gov. 

     

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