Twenty years after the first casino opened in Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro is rightly calling for the inclusion of all modern-day gaming options – including skill games – to generate more tax revenue for the commonwealth.
As someone who has dedicated much of his career to job creation, I believe it would be wise to make policy decisions that not only expand the gaming tax base, but also consider Pennsylvania workers who rely on casino jobs for their livelihoods.
The governor’s position is clear: if you profit from gaming in Pennsylvania, you should contribute to the commonwealth’s priorities. Over time, that principle has eroded, as has the number of jobs that support the casino industry.