A Pennsylvania lawmaker is circulating legislation aimed at imposing strict consumer protections on skill games, as debate over the controversial machines continues in Harrisburg.
Rep. Ben Waxman (D-Philadelphia) issued a co-sponsorship memo this week outlining a proposal that would regulate the devices while prioritizing player safeguards and local control.
Skill games, often found in convenience stores, bars, and gas stations, remain unregulated in Pennsylvania, creating ongoing tension between the skill game industry, lawmakers, and the state’s regulated gaming sector.
Waxman’s proposal would require any legalized skill games to be connected to a centralized monitoring system overseen by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, aligning them more closely with the state’s existing casino framework.
