Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
06/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2026 07:10
Topper Comments on Skills Games Opinion
June 16, 2026
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) made the following comment on the PA Supreme Court decision in In RE: Three PA Skill Amusement Devices, the opinion finding games of skill are unlawful slot machines under the Gaming Act.
"Today's decision will hopefully force us to deal with an unregulated sector of the gaming industry that has both helped mom-and-pop operations, as well as local clubs and veterans organizations, while at the same time negatively impacting traditional gaming operations in Pennsylvania.
"It is long past time we enact meaningful reform to strengthen the entire industry, as well as ensuring our local establishments have the tools to remain viable in today's market; all the while protecting our most vulnerable population from falling into the throes of addiction."
Republican Leader Jesse Topper
78th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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