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Cannon fire from a ship signifies Churchill Downs firing shots at VA skill games

Churchill Downs CEO Disapproves Of Skill Games Operators Who Flout Law

The CEO of Churchill Downs took time out from reporting on record quarterly earnings to raise concerns about illegal skill games.

Posted on: July 31, 2024 | | Phil West

Peeling clouds away to reveal blue sky symbolizes Pace-o-matic's optimism about VA skill game legislation

Skill Games Company Behind Virginia Bill Still Optimistic About Its Passage

Virginia lawmakers don't yet agree on a bill regarding skill games' legality, but games creator Pace-O-Matic sees room for a compromise.

Posted on: July 24, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who has yet to approve a skill game bill despite a special legislative session

Virginia Senate Reconvened, Did Not Move Forward on Skill Games

The Virginia Senate convened with skill game legalization on its agenda but is being stymied by another pressing issue.

Posted on: June 24, 2024 | | Phil West

A door cracked open signifies Gov. Youngkin vetoing skill game bill, but door is still cracked on possible passage

Gov. Youngkin Vetoes Skill Games Bill, But Door To Legalizing Them Remains Open

Gov. Glenn Youngkin's skill games bill veto doesn't close the door on compromise legislation, but it does prolong the machines' legal limbo.

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | | Phil West

Skill game machines blurred out, signifying the likely failure of skills game legislation in the Virginia legislature

Skills Games Legalization Question Won’t Be Resolved In State Budget

Virginia lawmakers agreed on a budget that doesn't factor in skills games revenue, which bodes ill for proponents of legalizing the machines.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | Phil West

Two people's folded hands at a desk signify negotiations over Virginia skills game bill

Virginia Skills Games Could Become Legal Again—Through Budget Negotiations

The question of making skills games legal in Virginia again may be resolved as part of next month's budget negotiations.

Posted on: April 25, 2024 | | Phil West

VA senate rejects Youngkin's skills game amendments

Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Games Bill

The Virginia Senate has rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin's restrictive amendments to a bill that would make skills games legal in the state.

Posted on: April 19, 2024 | | Phil West

Convenience store closed sign signifies stores protesting VA skills game bill

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

A group representing 500 small businesses in the commonwealth are protesting amendments to a skills game bill made by the governor.

Posted on: April 18, 2024 | | Phil West

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who returned skill games legislation with amendments

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin made several major amendments to a skills game bill and returned it to lawmakers this week.

Posted on: April 12, 2024 | | Phil West

Neon skills games screens signifies deadline for Gov. Youngkin to act on skills game bill

Deadline Approaches For Youngkin To Act On Skills Game Legislation

The deadline for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to act on a bill to legalize skills game machines in the commonwealth is fast approaching.

Posted on: April 8, 2024 | | Phil West

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Churchill Downs CEO Disapproves Of Skill Games Operators Who Flout Law

Skill Games Company Behind Virginia Bill Still Optimistic About Its Passage

Virginia Senate Reconvened, Did Not Move Forward on Skill Games

Gov. Youngkin Vetoes Skill Games Bill, But Door To Legalizing Them Remains Open

Skills Games Legalization Question Won’t Be Resolved In State Budget

Virginia Skills Games Could Become Legal Again—Through Budget Negotiations

Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Games Bill

Virginia Small Business Owners Protest Youngkin’s Amendments On Skills Game Bill

Youngkin Returns Heavily-Amended Skills Game Bill To Virginia Lawmakers

Deadline Approaches For Youngkin To Act On Skills Game Legislation

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