Pennsylvania's Skill Game Gamble

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court just declared skill games—those flashy machines in bars and convenience stores—illegal gambling, forcing lawmakers to act fast or face seizure. Governor Shapiro’s team is scrambling to draft rules and taxes, while GOP candidate Stacy Garrity stays silent on the issue, despite backing from the Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania, a group heavily funded by skill game operators. That alliance has sparked GOP infighting, with some senators condemning its tactics and advising colleagues to distance themselves. Yet, Republicans are pushing for unity to unseat Shapiro in the next election. With the court’s deadline looming, lawmakers are debating everything from flat fees to percentage taxes—and where and how many machines can even operate. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05ad30103526bd3f