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Russ Diamond prepares Pennsylvania bills to regulate skill games

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Pennsylvania representative Russ Diamond is preparing two bills to legalise and regulate skill games ahead of a 13 October deadline set by the state Supreme Court for legislative action. The proposals would tax skill games at 20% and permit up to five machines at specified licensed venues; Diamond also proposes changes to casino and online casino tax rates and property-tax relief.

The proposals could change skill-game rules and tax rates for casinos and online gaming in Pennsylvania.

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Lawmakers seek court pause extension for Pennsylvania skill games

Pennsylvania lawmakers and industry groups sought to extend a court pause due to expire on 13 October. Their petitions seek more time before authorities can seize skill game machines. Governor Josh Shapiro supports a 52% tax, while state Treasurer Stacy Garrity proposes a $500 monthly charge for each machine.

Pennsylvania lawmakers and industry groups have asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to extend a pause that was due to expire on 13 October, according to a report. The petitions seek more time before authorities can seize skill game machines. The court imposed a 120-day pause after ruling on 15 June that skill games fall under the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, meaning operators must be licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

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