A California court ruled that the Bureau of Gambling Control exceeded its authority with regulations targeting cardroom table games, according to the California Gaming Association. The association said the rules would have barred or restricted games operated by licensed cardrooms across the state.
Cardrooms can assess game operations after the court found the bureau exceeded its authority.
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The Pennsylvania State Police have launched a public reporting channel for businesses that continue to host skill games after the 14 October enforcement deadline. Violators face criminal charges, machine seizures, confiscation of proceeds and possible liquor licence action, the PSP said. The move follows a June 2026 state Supreme Court ruling placing skill games under the definition of slot machines.
The Pennsylvania State Police have opened a public reporting channel for businesses that continue to host skill games after the 14 October enforcement deadline. Suspected violations can be reported by e-mail or by phone, the PSP said. The force said businesses that keep the machines face criminal charges, seizure of equipment and confiscation of related proceeds.
The Pennsylvania State Police are asking the public to report businesses that still operate or house skill games, which became illegal slot machines under a state Supreme Court order effective 14 October 2026. Venues keeping the machines face criminal prosecution and immediate seizure. The court stayed enforcement until 13 October after its June ruling.
The Pennsylvania State Police are asking the public to report businesses that continue to operate or house skill games, which became illegal slot machines under a state Supreme Court order that took effect at 12:01 a.m. on 14 October 2026. The machines were required to be powered down and removed statewide after the court's stay of enforcement ended on 13 October. The PSP said venues that continue to house or operate skill games risk criminal prosecution and immediate seizure of the machines.