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7. Pennsylvania
> Pct. total revenue from sin: 3.7%
> Most profitable sin: Casinos
> Revenue from sin: $3,849,764,000
> Total state revenue: $91,705,305,000
Although the state has one of the lowest taxes on beer in the country, alcoholic beverage taxes in Pennsylvania brought in $307 million in 2011, the sixth highest amount that year. The state also brought in another $81 million from liquor stores it regulates. Recently, Pennsylvania’s state senate voted to privatize liquor distribution in the state, a vote that also would allow beer distributors to sell liquor, while expanding the types of locations where beer and wine may be sold. However, the bill eventually died before it could be passed. In addition to alcohol, gambling is also a major source of government revenue. Pennsylvania lead led the nation in total revenue raised from gambling in 2011
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