PSP Reminds Companies and Institutions of the Talent Video games Determination Deadline | State Police

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are offering steering and suggestions to companies and institutions that presently function ability sport machines to assist them put together for the upcoming compliance deadline following the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s latest choice.   

On June 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania dominated “skill game” units, typically present in taverns, eating places, social golf equipment, mini-marts, fuel stations, grocery shops, laundromats, pizza parlors, and different companies, are in actual fact “slot machines” as outlined within the Gaming Act. Slot machines are thought of playing units beneath the Crimes Code, and an individual commits a prison offense by proudly owning, working, or sustaining slot machines and not using a license issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). 

Only licensed casinos and qualifying licensed “truck stop establishments” could legally possess, function, and preserve slot machines or video gaming terminals which were inspected and authorised for operation by the PGCB. 

Therefore, all “skill game” units/slot machines all through the Commonwealth outdoors of licensed casinos and truck stops are illegal and all institutions possessing, working and/or sustaining such machines are topic to prison prosecution and quick seizure of the machines as of October 14, 2026. 

The PSP and different legislation enforcement companies could take enforcement motion in opposition to companies which proceed to own, function and/or preserve such machines after that date. Enforcement actions could embody seizing and forfeiting the machines, related gear and cash related to the operation of the machines and/or submitting prison costs the place deemed acceptable.

The PSP strongly recommends that companies presently internet hosting such machines talk about their removing with any distributors or distributors who could personal the machines and related gear, together with ticket redemption terminals. Simply powering off an in any other case operable machine or unplugging them just isn’t enough to adjust to the legislation. If a distributor or vendor is unwilling to take away machines, the institution is inspired to proactively attain out to PSP to help of their removing to make sure compliance with relevant legislation.

For extra details about the Pennsylvania State Police, go to the PSP web site.