By SectorWire desk ·
Pennsylvania Representative Russ Diamond is seeking backing for a skill games regulatory framework with a 20% tax. Lawmakers face a 13 October safe-harbour deadline following a state Supreme Court ruling concerning the machines.
Pennsylvania lawmakers face a 13 October safe-harbour deadline as Diamond seeks support for skill games regulation and a 20% tax.
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The ruling and machine removals are followed by 81 job cuts at Republic Amusements, while legalisation legislation remains stalled.
The change leaves businesses operating the machines exposed to seizures and criminal charges, according to the report.
An extension would give lawmakers more time to establish licensing rules before operators face machine seizures.
The proposals could expose sweepstakes operators in both states to fines or felony penalties if enacted.
Pennsylvania’s proposal would prohibit sweepstakes casinos, regulate skill game machines and address gaming taxes and revenue distribution.
Pennsylvania businesses retaining unregulated skill games risk raids and property seizures following the State Police warning.