Pennsylvania Sen. Chris Gebhard introduced legislation last month that features regulation and tax framework surrounding skill games. Gebhard knows that Gov. Josh Shapiro and other lawmakers have been far apart on the tax percentage, which is why he chose 35%.
In Shapiro’s 2025 FY Budget address, he proposed a 52% tax on the machines. Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw, who introduced a bill in April, is calling for a 16% tax.
A lot has to happen before skill games are regulated in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is also expected to rule on the legality of the games at some point, too. However, there is no timetable on the ruling.
