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Skill games are officially illegal in Pennsylvania
WTAE • • nation
Key Points:
- Pennsylvania's statewide ban on skill games in businesses took effect following a state Supreme Court ruling that classified the games as illegal slot machines outside casinos.
- The court allowed a 120-day grace period for lawmakers to regulate the games, but the General Assembly did not reach an agreement, leading to the ban's enforcement.
- State police are enforcing the ban by seizing machines and equipment, confiscating proceeds, and filing criminal charges when appropriate.
- Businesses in Western Pennsylvania face potential closures, job losses, and financial difficulties due to the loss of revenue from skill games.
- Some business owners plan to raise prices and rental fees to offset the impact, while others emphasize the importance of skill game revenue for supporting community services and utilities.
