POLITICSJun 16 · 23:21 UTCTHE TRACEMensah M. Dean

Amid Concerns Over Violence, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares Skill Games Illegal

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled skill games illegal under state gambling laws, citing concerns over violence and crime linked to the machines. The decision, stayed for 120 days, overturns previous rulings that exempted the games due to their skill-based elements, with lawmakers expected to address legalization and regulation.

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Pennsylvania Supreme CourtorganizationDavid WechtpersonCherelle ParkerpersonPace-O-MaticorganizationPhiladelphiaplaceCurtis JonespersonLarry KrasnerpersonHazletonplace

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