The mad rush to offer more and more legalized gambling in Pennsylvania just hit a bit of a speed bump.

You might remember that Gov. Ed Rendell proposed the notion of legalizing video poker in bars and clubs. The governor rationalized that it was occurring anyhow, so why not legalize it and cut the state in on some of the revenue?

Rendell wanted to use the money to provide increased education funding to kids attending state universities.

Don’t hold your breath, kids. Rendell rolled the dice – and came up snake-eyes.

The House Gaming Oversight Committee was deadlocked 13-13 on the measure. But in this case, the tie does not go to the House. The measure did not pass.

The committee chairman says he will give it another shot soon.

One thing you can count on when it comes to gaming in this state. It’s not going away anytime soon.

In fact you could say it’s a pretty good bet that increasing legal betting in Pennsylvania is a pretty good bet.

You can put the house on it. Or in this case the House, as in the Pa. House.