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Pennsylvania Supreme Court classifies skill games as slot machines

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that skill-game machines meet the state’s legal definition of slot machines. The decision is subject to a 120-day stay, allowing lawmakers time to consider legislation to regulate and tax the machines; Pace-O-Matic criticised the ruling and warned of effects on more than 10,000 small businesses and non-profit organisations.

The ruling may change how skill-game machines are regulated and taxed after the 120-day stay.

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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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