A study paid for by gaming companies says Pennsylvania could obtain large profits by adding table games to their legal casino gambling centers. On analyzing the impact setting up more table games like blackjack, gambling operators believe the state will gain extra revenue from taxes, but Governor Ed Rendell believes that there may not be much potential for state revenues in that. The recent study by a number of casino companies says that table gaming could yield major revenues and help secure the state’s gambling market against future competition.

Ed Rendell who has championed slots and other games in Pennsylvania has been reluctant of the table gambling proposals saying there would be no substantial income for the state. But the study conducted by the Innovation Group of Denver finds that permitting blackjack casino games, and roulette casino games at state casinos could bring nearly $1 billion per annum by 2012, and develop more than 16,000 new jobs for people.
Rendell said he might not restrict the table gaming bill, if the legislature approved it. Still, he has compelled lawmakers to let the current new gambling venues and forms become fully operational before adding in more games.
The state of Pennsylvania is facing a massive $3.2 billion budget shortfall, even after the outstanding performance by gambling for the state. A spokesman for the Governor said that they were in an enormous budget debate, and that it would be unwise to rule anything in or out as yet.
Apart from increased direct revenue, Innovation Group has also found that table gaming would boost slots and other gambling games which are already available. This would make Pennsylvania gaming able to withstand new competition from changes in the gambling laws of neighboring states.