According to press reports in the Pennsylvania media, there are moves afoot to introduce a Bill in the state legislature that seeks to legalise poker, blackjack and other casino games in the state.

The reports claim that a Democratic congressman, Bill DeWeese is currently drafting a bill that could change existing laws that allow only slot machines in Pennsylvania's gambling halls. State Rep. DeWeese is expected to become speaker of the Democrat-controlled House of Congress in January, lending impetus to the Bill.