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Philly’s Slot Machines Face Legal Storm
Philly’s beloved skill games—those legal gray-area machines that keep customers lingering for snacks and drinks—are about to face a major shakeup. A state Supreme Court ruling says they’re essentially slot machines, forcing them into either heavy taxation, strict regulation, or outright ban. With a deadline looming in under four months, small business owners are scrambling. While some accept the tax, heavy regulation threatens their survival. Lawmakers are racing to craft a compromise: a $500 monthly fee capped at 50,000 machines statewide could fund $300 million, with Philly getting special…
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