Statement on Pennsylvania Skill Games Supreme Court Ruling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2026

Statement from PlayPA for Charity in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of skill games:

Today’s decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will have an immediate negative impact on the revenue of Veterans’ organizations and charitable clubs across the Commonwealth. However, there is a simple and immediate path forward to provide financial security and long-term certainty for these organizations: meaningful modernization of Pennsylvania’s Small Games of Chance law.

Any discussion around the future of skill games must include serious consideration for strengthening the charitable gaming model that directly support nonprofits across the state.

Unlike skill games, which have revenue-sharing models that divert proceeds away from charities and benefit machine operators first, the small games of chance model is intentionally structured so nonprofits are the primary beneficiary. Small games of chance are regulated, low-dollar games, operated exclusively by eligible nonprofit organizations, with proceeds going to charitable purposes and community reinvestment. 

There is no better time to pass legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s small games of chance law and provide VFW posts, American Legions, volunteer fire departments, and other charitable organizations with more opportunities to thrive in their communities.

About PlayPA for Charity

PlayPA for Charity advocates to modernize charitable gaming in Pennsylvania on behalf of veteran service organizations, fraternal clubs, and other non-profits to help them better serve their members and community. Learn more at www.playpaforcharity.org.

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