(WHTM) \u2014 More changes and regulations have been proposed for skill games in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
A House bill circulated by State Rep. Ben Waxman (D-182) proposes establishing protections that, according to his co-sponsorship memo<\/a>, would enact \u201cresponsible standards that reduce harm and promote transparency.\u201d<\/p>\n The memo says unregulated skill games pose a heightened risk to problem gamblers and vulnerable populations due to their accessibility and speed of play.<\/p>\n The memo says the following protections would be enacted if the bill were passed:<\/p>\n Requiring all machines to connect to a centralized monitoring system overseen by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.<\/p>\n Implementing mandatory player protections, including play-speed limits, required breaks, daily loss caps, prohibiting deceptive design features, and extending the Commonwealth\u2019s self-exclusion program to all skill game devices.<\/p>\n Restricting the placement of machines in gas stations and convenience stores.<\/p>\n Authorizing municipalities to limit or prohibit the placement of skill machines within their jurisdictions.<\/p>\n Dedicating a percentage of skill games revenue for problem gambling treatment and prevention.<\/p>\n \u201cIf skill games are going to be regulated, they should be designed to minimize harm,\u201d Rep. Waxman\u2019s memo adds.<\/p>\n Close<\/a><\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Watch for us in your inbox.<\/p>\n Subscribe Now<\/p>\n Regulating skill games has been a hot political topic<\/a> in the Commonwealth for years and has intensified recently<\/a> after a Midstate man and former executive at the skill games company \u201cPace-O-Matic\u201d pleaded guilty to accepting kickbacks and money laundering<\/a> in February 2026.<\/p>\n Attorney General Dave Sunday called the skill games environment \u201cdisorganized and problematic.\u201d<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n