The makers of Pennsylvania Skill games are asking police to shut down “illegal mini-casinos” in the state, including one in Beaver County, rather than singling out Pace-O-Matic’s “presumably legal” gaming machines.
Gaming company demands crackdown on "unlawful" gambling amid legal ambiguity
Oct 5, 2020 3:32:00 PM • By Michael Barley • Posted in Legal Updates
New Survey Fuels Legislation
Sep 17, 2020 2:15:00 PM • By Michael Barley • Posted in Business Owners, Legal Updates
As Pennsylvania struggles to regulate skill gaming and distinguish it from illegal gambling, a Harrisburg polling firm published findings this week that suggest overwhelming support among
Skill Game Legislation Agreed to By General Assembly
May 1, 2020 3:49:00 PM • By Michael Barley • Posted in Legal Updates
During their reconvened session, the Virginia General Assembly approved Governor Ralph Northam’s amendments to skill game legislation, which would allow for a ban on the machines to be delayed one year.
Long Live the Queen of Virginia! Games Boost COVID-19 Relief Fund
Apr 27, 2020 2:13:00 PM • By Michael Barley • Posted in Business Owners, Legal Updates
The reign of the “Queen of Virginia” across the Commonwealth’s bars, convenience stores and truck stops seemed all but over less than two months ago. Now? Several thousand devices across the state that resemble a slot machine on the outside appear poised for a reprieve thanks to a pandemic.
Virginia Governor Wants Businesses to Retain Skill Games
Apr 17, 2020 6:03:00 PM • By Michael Barley • Posted in Legal Updates
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wants businesses to retain skill game machines — similar to slot machines — for at least a year in the wake of the COVID-19 economic slowdown, and he is asking the General Assembly to begin taxing revenues the machines would generate.