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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 […]
Industry
February 21, 2024
Skill-Based Machines Set to Win Landmark Hearing in Texas
In a groundbreaking legal battle, the State of Texas faces off against gambling machines in a case that could set a precedent for the future of such devices in the jurisdiction. The hearing, presided over by the 336th District Judge in Fannin County, marks the first time a Texas court is deciding the legality of […]
Industry
February 7, 2024
Skill Games Added to Proposed FY 2024 Budget in Pennsylvania
For years, a battle has been raging over the legality of skill games in Pennsylvania. While supporters of such form of entertainment said that it provides a different experience than gambling and helps local businesses, opponents warned about the impact of skill games on the brick-and-mortar casino sector. Currently, skill games operate within a grey […]
