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Legal
July 31, 2024
Pennsylvania Casinos Urge for Equal Taxation on Skill Games
A dozen casinos in Pennsylvania turned to the highest court in the state with a request to either impose the same tax rate that applies to slot games for skill games or declare the tax unconstitutional. Currently, land-based operators across Pennsylvania pay a tax rate on their slot machine revenue between 48% and 54%. However, […]
Casino
July 17, 2024
Michigan Gaming Control Board Defends Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has defended its severe anti-illegal gambling enforcement efforts, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding people’s welfare and implementing state laws. The statement was made following complaints leveled against it with regard to the sudden rise in casino-style electronic gaming machines in bars and restaurants across Michigan which are often referred to […]
Legal
July 4, 2024
Skillz Challenges Voodoo in Court, Claims Rival Uses Bots
The leading mobile games platform that promises fun, fair and meaningful competition, Skillz, filed a new lawsuit against one of its rivals. On Monday, the company filed a legal claim with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against one of its competitors, Voodoo. Skillz is a company that allows players […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
PA Skill Games Creator Discusses the Sector’s Future
As Pennsylvania’s gambling sector recorded another month of growth, Pace-O-Matic (POM), the creator of Pennsylvania Skill games, used the opportunity to discuss the relationship between gambling and skill games, highlighting their unique market niche. POM was adamant that its products did not directly compete with the gambling sector and significantly bolstered smaller businesses. Legalization Efforts […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
Parx CEO: Skill Games Are Cannibalizing PA Slots Revenue
Parx Casino’s chief executive, Eric Hausler, has commented on the controversial skill games, alleging that the vertical’s existence is cannibalizing casino revenue in Pennsylvania. Skill machines have firmly cemented their position in the state and are enjoyed by many players. Skill games continue to be hotly debated by industry experts as their proponents seek regulation. […]
Industry
May 20, 2024
Virginia Governor Vetoes Skill Games Bill
In a move that has stirred significant debate, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed 48 measures on Friday, including a high-profile bill to legalize skill games and establish a regulatory framework for such electronic devices in the state. However, the Governor hinted at his willingness to collaborate with lawmakers and help introduce a more comprehensive solution. […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
Virginia Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Skill Games Amendments
The Virginia Senate rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to a proposal to legalize and tax skill games. However, Youngkin can still opt to veto the legislation and keep skill games banned. Skill games have been a point of contention for years. While similar to slot machines, such games allow players to choose the winning paylines […]
Industry
April 16, 2024
Gov. Youngkin’s Amendments Do Not Sit Well with Skill Gaming Supporters
Supporters of skill gaming in Virginia believe that Governor Glenn Youngkin’s latest amendments to the General Assembly’s recent legislation will hurt small businesses. For context, the governor rewrote a significant portion of the measure. Under the amended law, skill games would be prohibited within 35 miles of commercial casinos or sports betting facilities. Additionally, Youngkin […]
Industry
April 10, 2024
Virginia Gov. Amends Skill Games Legislation, Proposes Strict Rules
Currently, Virginia offers a range of gambling activities, including casino gambling, mobile and retail sports wagering. Additional activities available for residents and visitors of the state include venues offering historical horse racing machines. However, similar to other states, lawmakers in Virginia do not share the same opinion when it comes to skill games, which are […]
Legal
March 5, 2024
Skill Games Bill Picks up Speed in Pennsylvania
Skill games are a popular form of entertainment that is considered different from traditional games of chance such as roulette, slots or blackjack. Real-money skill games continue to expand across the US, but many states have yet to regulate them. However, if there are no specific laws that prohibit them, those games are thus not […]
