Pennsylvania is finally mulling the legalization of online gambling to balance the state’s deep budget deficit.

State lawmakers, after being on the fence for a long time, are meeting next week to possibly consider legalizing Internet gambling, the Tribune-Review reported.

Democrat Rep. Nick Kotik, a leading proponent of the Internet gambling bill told the news outlet Republicans were “not very comfortable” with bills legalizing online gambling, but most of the new committee members “are not closing the door” on it. The House Gaming Oversight Committee (HGOC) panel has four new Republican members: Rep. Nick Miccarelli, Rep. James Santora, Rep. Kurt Masser, and Rep. Jason Ortitay who already said he’s “generally supportive” of online gambling.

Interest in Pennsylvania’s online gambling bill has intensified after the state entered its 105th day of budget impasse.