Skill Games Enforcement Reaches 100% Compliance in Ten PA Counties
TIOGA, Pa. – On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that its skill‑games enforcement effort has achieved full compliance across ten counties following the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision and the expiration of the statutory compliance deadline.
The enforcement action was carried out by PSP Troop F. Troop F inspected a total of 94 establishments located in Tioga, Potter, Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Union, Montour, Columbia, Snyder and Northumberland counties. All 94 establishments were found to be in 100 % compliance with Pennsylvania’s skill‑games law.
The skill‑games law, which regulates the placement and operation of electronic gaming devices that require a skill component, was the subject of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling earlier this year. The ruling clarified the legal standards for such devices and set a compliance deadline for businesses. With the deadline now passed, PSP’s statewide sweep confirmed that no establishments in the covered counties continued to operate unauthorized devices.
PSP has launched an informational webpage at pa.gov/psp/skillgames to provide businesses and the public with resources on the skill‑games decision, compliance requirements, and contact information. Establishments that hold a liquor license are directed to contact their local Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office, while those without a liquor license should reach out to the local police department or the nearest PSP station.
Members of the public with tips regarding unauthorized skill‑game machines are encouraged to email tips@pa.gov or call the statewide tip line at 1‑888‑292‑1919.
No arrests, charges, bail conditions, or court proceedings were reported in connection with this enforcement sweep. Consequently, there are no criminal case details, fines, costs, or restitution amounts to disclose at this time.
The PSP emphasized its commitment to transparency, noting that the information released is preliminary and may be updated as further investigative details become available.
As required by law, the presumption of innocence remains in effect, and the Pennsylvania State Police continue to enforce the skill‑games statute in partnership with local authorities.
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