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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Physical Skill Games Illegal
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Physical Skill Games Illegal

Physical skill games are functionally similar to slot machines and therefore illegal under state law, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled on Monday.

Physical skill games are functionally similar to slot machines and therefore illegal under state law, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled on Monday.

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania declared physical skill games illegal under state law, overturning two lower court rulings from 2023 and 2024. These rulings had previously allowed skill gaming machines in retail and hospitality locations to operate in the state.

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