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Industry
February 7, 2025
Fight Against Illegal Skill Machines in Michigan Intensifies
The fight against illegal gambling machines in Michigan continues. The popular “skill games,” which are available not only in Michigan but in other states, are in the sights of the Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel, who confirmed the state’s intentions to combat the illegal offering. The Illegal Skill Games Operate Just like Slots On […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
Virginia Skill Games Bill in Peril amid Opposition from Gov. Youngkin
Virginia’s skill games bill is facing an uphill battle as lawmakers seem reluctant to support the measure because of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s absolute stance on the matter. Skill Games Are a Point of Contention in the State Skill games, for context, are gray market machines similar to slots. Whereas slots have fixed paylines, however, skill […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania Target Skill Games for Regulation
Skill games are yet to pay taxes or undergo regulation in Pennsylvania. While the popular gambling devices can be found across the state, they are not considered illegal. This was the conclusion of the Commonwealth Court in 2023, which acknowledged that skill games, although not regulated are not illegal. Last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers didn’t agree […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
Kansas Courts Won’t Say If Dragon’s Ascent Is a Game of Skill or Luck
Pace-O-Matic, owner and distributor of Dragon’s Ascent, has issues making Kansas authorities give a definitive statement if the game is skill or luck-based. Pace-O-Matic Seeks Clarification for the Legal Status of Dragon’s Ascent Georgia-based company Pace-O-Matic (POM) distributes Dragon’s Ascent, a shooting game widely available in Kansas truck stops and convenience stores. The game’s goal […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Pennsylvania: Former Skill Games Exec Accused of Taking Bribes
Following a years-long investigation, several individuals and companies are reportedly facing charges of illegal gambling, money laundering, bribery and corruption in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Files Charges Early in 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an investigation into the former Pace-O-Matic executive, Rick Goodling. At the time, the IRS confirmed that more than $400,000 in […]
Legal
December 9, 2024
Commonwealth Court Overturns Philadelphia Ban on Skill Games
Across the United States, skill-based games, offering entertainment similar to traditional slot games but requiring an element of skill in order to win cash prizes, have attracted the attention of lawmakers. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a citywide ban on the popular skill games was enforced earlier this year. The proposal was supported by Councilmember Curtis Jones […]
Legal
October 10, 2024
Kentucky Lawsuit Seeks to Reimburse Gray Machine Gambling Losses
A new lawsuit filed in Kentucky seeks to recover millions of lost dollars by players engaging with “gray machines,” a type of cash payout game that proliferated in many convenience stores and gas stations across the state. The lawsuit, brought by the nonprofit organization Empathy in Action, aims to reimburse people who have lost money […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Papaya Gaming Dismisses Bot-Use Allegations in Skillz Lawsuit
Earlier this year, Skillz, the leading mobile games platform that offers skill-based and fair games, filed a lawsuit against Papaya Gaming, a competitor company also operating in the skill games market. In its lawsuit, filed with the New York Southern District Court in March, Skillz claimed that its rival misled its customers by promoting player-versus-player […]
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 […]
