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Pennsylvania lawmakers debate regulation of skill games amid court review

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Pennsylvania Senator Jay Costa said lawmakers need to regulate skill games, while the state Supreme Court considers whether they fall under gambling-control laws. State officials estimate the machines have reduced lottery profits by about $300 million since 2017; regulation was not included in the budget signed the previous week.

Any rules could affect skill-game operators, lottery retailers and the state’s potential tax revenue.

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Pennsylvania State Police open tip line as skill games ban takes effect

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.

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