PA Gaming Control Board Rescinds Unlawful Regulation

[mollymayhem82]

http://blog.princelaw.com/2015/04/17...ul-regulation/

PA Gaming Control Board Rescinds Unlawful Regulation
Posted by Joshua Prince, Esq.
As many of our viewers are aware, almost a year ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3). In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded to Attorney General Kane. On August 5, 2014, Attorney General Kane issued a Legal Opinion letter stating:

“…the Board’s regulation at 58 Pa.Code § 465a.13(a) contravenes 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3)…Section 6109(m.3), on the other hand, prohibits a Commonwealth agency from regulating the possession of a firearm in any manner inconsistent with Title 18. The Board is a Commonwealth agency….Accordingly, the Board’s regulation is inconsistent with the provisions of Title 18 inasmuch it regulates the possession of firearms in a location (licensed casino facility) not contemplated by Title 18.”

Yesterday, April 16, 2015, the Board convened and repealed the firearm regulations in Section 465a.13. You can find a copy of the final approved rule on the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s website – here.

We are still waiting to hear from DCNR, L&I and State regarding the repeal of their unlawful regulations.

[ungawa]

I think all of them will still have the rule in the absence of the regulation. But it is positive.

[mollymayhem82]

Well, I hope the stick to the law. Alex refuses to go to a casino; he doesn't gamble, with cards or with safety, but I've always had a good time going to the restaurants and stuff like that.

[crlovel]

This is awesome. Looks like Josh Prince is doing some good work!

[ungawa]

Well, I hope the stick to the law. Alex refuses to go to a casino; he doesn't gamble, with cards or with safety, but I've always had a good time going to the restaurants and stuff like that.

I don't think I've been to a casino since the 90s. I would just play video poker (if they still have it) and entertain myself with a couple drinks and a roll of quarters (probably dollars now) for an hour or so. I don't believe in going to a table with the odds against me and giving away a few hundred dollars of my money for a half hour game of cards. I play poker with friends where it least it's fair and I'm not risking more than $100 to have a fun night.

[Sparks]

I don't think I've been to a casino since the 90s. I would just play video poker (if they still have it) and entertain myself with a couple drinks and a roll of quarters (probably dollars now) for an hour or so. I don't believe in going to a table with the odds against me and giving away a few hundred dollars of my money for a half hour game of cards. I play poker with friends where it least it's fair and I'm not risking more than $100 to have a fun night.

It has been a while for you. Slots don't take quarters anymore, nor do they pay out with them. Stuff your bills in a slot and get paid with a voucher (you can stick that into machine too) Vouchers get turned into cash. They still have penny machines, course if you play all the lines you're over a buck.

If you have an inkling, look at the poker tables. You are playing against other players not the house. House gets a small cut of the pot. In a Texas hold'em game you don't ante for every hand. If you are not playing fast and loose, $100 can last quite a while.

[ungawa]

It has been a while for you. Slots don't take quarters anymore, nor do they pay out with them. Stuff your bills in a slot and get paid with a voucher (you can stick that into machine too) Vouchers get turned into cash. They still have penny machines, course if you play all the lines you're over a buck.

If you have an inkling, look at the poker tables. You are playing against other players not the house. House gets a small cut of the pot. In a Texas hold'em game you don't ante for every hand. If you are not playing fast and loose, $100 can last quite a while.

Ah, sort of like Pai Gow poker. Is the place packed with Vietnamese? Or Texans or both?

[daschnoz]

I like to play poker slots with Mrs. DaSchnoz, but we don't need to go to a casino for that.




This is good news though. DCNR, are you paying attention?

[gbrown221]

http://blog.princelaw.com/2015/04/17...ul-regulation/

PA Gaming Control Board Rescinds Unlawful Regulation
Posted by Joshua Prince, Esq.
As many of our viewers are aware, almost a year ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3). In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded to Attorney General Kane. On August 5, 2014, Attorney General Kane issued a Legal Opinion letter stating:

“…the Board’s regulation at 58 Pa.Code § 465a.13(a) contravenes 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3)…Section 6109(m.3), on the other hand, prohibits a Commonwealth agency from regulating the possession of a firearm in any manner inconsistent with Title 18. The Board is a Commonwealth agency….Accordingly, the Board’s regulation is inconsistent with the provisions of Title 18 inasmuch it regulates the possession of firearms in a location (licensed casino facility) not contemplated by Title 18.”

Yesterday, April 16, 2015, the Board convened and repealed the firearm regulations in Section 465a.13. You can find a copy of the final approved rule on the Independent Regulatory Review Commission’s website – here.

We are still waiting to hear from DCNR, L&I and State regarding the repeal of their unlawful regulations.

I am hoping the next regulation Josh can fight is the PA DOH EMS office regulation prohibiting firearms in an ambulance.

[Sandcut]

Well, I hope the stick to the law. Alex refuses to go to a casino; he doesn't gamble, with cards or with safety, but I've always had a good time going to the restaurants and stuff like that.

I'm with Alex.

Not to mention, I'd have a better chance of winning money if I threw a $20 bill in the storm drain on the walk in.