by a person interacting with an electronic video monitor in a
business establishment that directly or indirectly implements
the predetermination of sweepstakes cash or cash-equivalent
prizes or otherwise connects the sweepstakes player or
participant with the cash or cash-equivalent prize.
"Skill." The knowledge, dexterity, adroitness, acumen or
other mental or physical ability of an individual.
"Skill-based contest." A competitive event among two or more
individuals or teams of individuals whereby individuals or teams
compete against each other in one or more games utilizing
electronic, computerized or mechanical devices, including, but
not limited to, personal computers and home video consoles, and
meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Winning individuals or teams are determined solely
by the skill of the individuals or teams relative to the
skill of other individuals or teams competing in the
competitive event.
(2) Elements of chance do not affect or have a de
minimis effect on the outcome of the game utilized in the
competitive event.
(3) One or more winning individuals or teams are awarded
a prize, including cash, that may exceed the cost of any
consideration paid for entry into the competitive event.
(4) The electronic, computerized or mechanical device
utilized in the competitive event is not a device or game
that may only be operated lawfully by a person with the
required authorization under 4 Pa.C.S.
"Skill game." An electronic, computerized, mechanical
contrivance, terminal, machine or other device that requires the
insertion of a coin, currency, ticket, token or similar object
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