Pennsylvania Readying for Table Games 

So it is official – Pennsylvania is bringing in table games in addition to their slot machines. There are easily some very happy and some very unhappy people, but one thing is for sure and that is that there will be a lot more revenue coming into the state because of them. The slot machines are already bringing in a ton of money for those programs that would not otherwise be funded – as well as education, but adding in table games is going to drastically increase their funds. 

It can be assured that Atlantic City is none too happy about this. While they were offering slot machines and table games to their clients, they knew that there would be the draw of slot machines to other states – especially PA. But they knew that they still had those people who liked the table games coming to their door. Now they are sure to see a drastic decrease in their gaming revenues because of all the people who won’t make that trip anymore. 

The slot machines might be the biggest draw for the casinos in terms of money made off of them, but table games definitely sweeten the pot. With Governor Ed Rendell signing that legislation this week we are left wondering what will happen to both states? Will New Jersey weather the storm and find another way to bring in additional revenue so that they can still compete – or will they find themselves woefully underfunded and have to start cutting their budget in huge ways? 

Critics of slot machines and gambling say that this is what happens when you count on gambling revenues to fund your state. They say that if you leave yourself open to not having enough money because people aren’t gambling, then it is really only your fault.