HARRISBURG, Jan. 2, 2014 – State Sen. Judy Schwank today said she was glad to hear the commonwealth has decided to again delay implementation of new reporting requirements for organizations that operate small games of chance in Berks County and throughout Pennsylvania.
The old law required eligible organizations and clubs to file a report by Feb. 1. The delay moves the first reporting deadline to 2015.
“This is good news for the volunteer organizations, volunteer fire departments and clubs in Berks County that use small games of chance to raise much-needed revenue to operate and safeguard our neighborhoods,” Schwank said. “There now will be ample time for everyone to get up to speed with the new requirements.”
Club licensees and eligible organizations with proceeds of $20,000 or more will be required to submit electronic annual reports to the Department of Revenue for 2014 by Feb. 1, 2015. Access to the online reporting system will be available from Revenue’s website later in 2014.
Revenue, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Gaming Control Board, and State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement will begin holding seminars this month to help retail liquor licensees better understand tavern gaming and their requirements. Click here for that schedule.
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