Skill games are unlawful, Pennsylvania Supreme Court finds

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled skill games are unlawful under the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, overturning prior lower court decisions that allowed their proliferation. The 4-2 majority opinion criticized the games' widespread presence in various establishments, while Pace-O-Matic, the company producing the games, expressed disappointment. The state Attorney General hailed the decision as a victory for legal oversight and consumer protection.