State police announce close to 100% compliance with the new laws concerning skill games.
Troopers say that they visited 12,202 establishments looking for skill games since October 14th, and discovered that 12,134 locations no longer have skill games, which is equivalent to a 99.4% compliance rate. State police have seized 14 machines and $1,913 that was in the machines. Investigations are continuing into locations that have not voluntarily removed skill games, and they are also addressing claims from manufacturers and operators that certain gaming devices can be legally operated in unauthorized businesses.
Businesses are reminded that it is illegal to possess, maintain and allow the operation of devices that meet the definition of a slot machine or any device or electronic video monitor that allows players to gamble, regardless of whether currency or another form of payment is utilized by the player.
Police say if you have a tip on any such devices still in operation, you can call 1-888-292-1919 or email tips@pa.gov.
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