Pennsylvania State Police Launch Tip Line as Skill Games Ban Takes Effect

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are urging the public to report businesses that continue operating or housing skill games—devices now classified as illegal slot machines following a state Supreme Court order that went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 14. In June, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that skill games meet the statutory definition of a slot machine. However, the court stayed enforcement of its decision until Oct. 13, 2026, after which the devices were required to be powered down and removed statewide.