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Pennsylvania State Police Crackdown on Skill Game Machines
Pennsylvania State Police begin seizing unlicensed skill game machines next week.
In brief
Pennsylvania State Police begin seizing unlicensed skill game machines next week. Pennsylvania State Police will seize unlicensed skill game machines starting October 14 after a Supreme Court ruling classified them as slot machines. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Pennsylvania State Police Action
Pennsylvania State Police will begin seizing unlicensed skill game machines on October 14.
Legal Definition Change
Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled skill game machines must be treated like slot machines under state law.
Business Compliance Deadline
Businesses must remove unlicensed skill game machines by October 14 or face seizure and criminal charges.
Machine Removal Requirements
Powering off or unplugging machines is not sufficient; all equipment must be removed by businesses.
Legal Consequences
Distributors refusing to remove machines face criminal charges and potential seizure of game proceeds.
State Law Enforcement Guidance
Businesses with liquor licenses can contact Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for assistance with skill game devices.
Legislative Stalemate
State lawmakers failed to reform gaming laws by October 13 despite proposals on tax rates and machine limits.
Tax Revenue Debate
Legislators debate using potential tax revenue from machines to fund public transit agencies like SEPTA.
What matters most
Pennsylvania State Police will seize unlicensed skill game machines starting October 14 after a Supreme Court ruling classified them as slot machines.
