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These devices are called ‘PA Skill Games’ however they look similar to slot machines. We hit the streets of Luzerne County to ask people if they knew the difference between the two.
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal to tax skill game revenue at 52% will fall well short of his estimated $8 billion projection over five years. How far short? To answer that question, one needs ...
The budget deadline is rapidly approaching, and many at the State Capitol are counting on money from a tax on skill games.
Skill games are the tens of thousands of slot-like machines that have proliferated in Pennsylvania bars, restaurants, and convenience stores in recent years. They are currently unregulated — and ...
The line drawn between skill games tax proposals is thick. For Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, collecting 16% from businesses is fair. For Gov. Josh Shapiro, the rate should be at least three times ...
However, there is no exact way to win the jackpot through skill, as the winner is determined by ... However, there are some clear signs on slot machines to identify progressive games. First, some ...
Skill games provide no safeguards to prevent minors from gambling and have been linked to dozens and dozens of crimes across our state.
Slot machines are a feature of modern casinos, yet many players are unaware of how these reward-filled games truly operate. This is especially true for beginners, with the ongoing blast of symbols ...