Pennsylvania Bill Would Block Online Gambling on School Grounds

Pennsylvania legislators have introduced a bill that would require online gambling platforms, including iGaming and sportsbooks, to block their services on school campuses. The measure aims to prevent students from accessing betting sites while on school property.

The legislation is named in memory of a young man who died by suicide after developing a gambling addiction during high school. Sponsors hope the bill will serve as a preventive step against youth gambling problems.

Pennsylvania schools already maintain drug-free zones, and the proposed law would extend similar protections against gambling. The bill would mandate geolocation technology to restrict access within school boundaries.

The proposal has drawn attention to the growing concern over underage gambling in the state, where online betting has expanded rapidly since legalization. Lawmakers are expected to debate the bill in upcoming sessions.