宾夕法尼亚州10月14日起执法取缔无证“技能游戏”机 州最高法院此前裁定其属老虎机
宾夕法尼亚州关于“技能游戏”机的执法10月14日开始。宾州最高法院今年6月15日裁定，这类带有技能元素的触屏游戏机属于该州《博彩法》所称的老虎机；法院给予120天的宽限期，已于10月13日届满。10月9日，州最高法院驳回了把宽限期延长至2027年2月10日的紧急请求。
据州警方指引，自10月14日起，除持牌赌场与符合条件的持牌卡车停靠站外，在酒吧、餐馆、加油站、便利店与社会俱乐部等场所摆放的无证技能游戏机均属非法老虎机，警方可以查扣；仅关机或拔掉电源不算合规，机器必须实际撤离场所。违规者可能面临一级轻罪指控，最高可处1万美元罚款与最高五年监禁，设备可被没收，持酒类执照的场所还可能受到执照处罚。议会方面仍在就对这类机器立法监管进行讨论。
Pennsylvania Begins Enforcing Removal of Unlicensed 'Skill Games' on October 14 After Supreme Court Ruling
Enforcement against 'skill game' machines in Pennsylvania began on October 14. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on June 15, 2026 that the touchscreen machines, which include an element of skill, are slot machines under the state's Gaming Act, and allowed a 120-day grace period that expired on October 13. On October 9, the court denied emergency requests to extend the stay to February 10, 2027.
According to Pennsylvania State Police guidance, from October 14 any unlicensed skill game outside a licensed casino or a qualifying licensed truck stop — including machines in bars, restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores and social clubs — is an illegal slot machine that police can seize. Simply turning a machine off or unplugging it is not enough; the machine must be physically removed from the property. Violations can bring first-degree misdemeanor charges, punishable by a maximum fine of $10,000 and up to five years in prison, as well as equipment seizure, and possible liquor license penalties for licensed premises. Lawmakers are continuing to work on legislation to regulate the machines.
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