Pennsylvania governor proposes legalising and taxing skill games in 2026–27 budget
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed legalising and taxing skill games as part of his 2026–27 budget plan, which totals $53.2bn. His plan would direct more than half of machine revenue to the state, with allocations for problem-gambling support and host municipalities. Shapiro’s team estimates that skill-game regulation and cannabis legalisation together could raise about $2bn annually; the proposal still requires legislative agreement.
A change in Pennsylvania law could establish tax and operating rules for skill-game machines and affect local venues.