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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s June 15 ruling has created uncertainty for the state’s skill game industry. With an October 13 deadline approaching, legislative efforts involving Senate Bill 1079 and House Bill 2213, along with industry advocacy, will play an important role in shaping what comes next for Pennsylvania businesses, employees, and communities.

During a recent review of historical PAMMA records, we uncovered a collection of photographs from what appears to have been a PAMMA Bowling Bash held in the 1990s. While limited information about the event remains available, the photos provide a valuable glimpse into the organization’s history and the strong relationships shared among members, industry partners, and public officials at the time.

Jim Tartal’s career in the amusement industry began at age 12, helping service jukeboxes, and evolved into owning Scottsdale Music Service and serving on the boards of PAMMA and AMOA. From navigating the Pac-Man craze to embracing app-based payments and AI, Jim shares insights on industry trends, the value of association membership, and his mission to engage the next generation of leaders in Pennsylvania’s amusement community.