HARRISBURG, Pa. —
Pennsylvania State Police report a 99.4% compliance rate among businesses after nearly a month of enforcing a ban on skill games.
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Since Oct. 14, troopers have visited 12,202 establishments across the state to check for skill games. The agency found that 12,134 locations no longer have the devices, equating to a 99.4% compliance rate.
Of the businesses not in compliance, PSP seized 14 machines and just under $2,000. PSP is actively investigating these locations. Businesses that fail to remove the devices could face criminal charges.
A June ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court defined skill games as “slot machines” under the state’s Gaming Act, making them illegal to operate without a license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
In October, there was hope that state lawmakers would pass legislation to legalize the devices before the court’s ruling took effect. The issue could be revisited during the 2027 General Assembly session.