Pennsylvania skill games become illegal after lawmakers miss regulation window
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Pennsylvania skill games were considered illegal from Wednesday after a 120-day period for lawmakers to regulate them passed without action on Tuesday. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court classified the machines as illegal slots in a June ruling, and state police warned that businesses continuing to offer them could face seizures and criminal charges. Two proposed bills would have set a $500 monthly fee per terminal and a statewide cap of 50,000 units.
Why it matters
The change leaves businesses operating the machines exposed to seizures and criminal charges, according to the report.