We pledge to support local businesses, community organizations, and responsible gaming policy by opposing the sale of lottery products until lawmakers address the unequal treatment created by the removal of skill games.

Recent events in Pennsylvania have left thousands of small businesses and nonprofits facing lost revenue after skill games were removed while lottery sales continue. This pledge calls for a fair, transparent, and community-centered approach—not special treatment, but meaningful dialogue, consistent standards, and policies that recognize the economic realities facing neighborhood retailers.

By standing together, we encourage policymakers to:

• Protect small-business stability and local jobs.
• Evaluate the impact of gaming and lottery policies on communities.
• Develop clear, consistent, and responsibly enforced regulations.
• Ensure affected businesses and nonprofit organizations have a voice in future decisions.
• Support alternatives that reduce financial harm while safeguarding consumers.

This is a peaceful pledge of solidarity and accountability. It urges communities and participating retailers to pause lottery sales and call for a fair solution that balances public revenue, consumer protection, and the survival of local businesses.