State Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slots

(AP) – Pennsylvania’s highest court has ruled that skill games are considered slot machines under state law. This means they must comply with crime and gambling statutes. However, law enforcement cannot act for 120 days, giving the legislature time to decide on regulation. An estimated 70,000 machines are in operation across the state. Republicans say addressing skill games is crucial for this year’s budget, while Democrats are reviewing the decision. Taxing these games could bring in over $1 billion annually. If the legislature fails to act, the devices could be seized by law enforcement.