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Palmyra council records opposition to proposed Keystone Club 'amusement arcade' citing gambling, legal uncertainty
Summary
Council members and residents told the zoning hearing board they oppose a special-exception application by Keystone Club Palmyra LLC to open an 'amusement arcade' in the Beaumont Shopping Center, arguing the business appears to be a for‑profit gambling operation using unapproved skill‑game machines and presenting legal and community risks.
Palmyra Borough Council and residents told the borough’s zoning hearing board they oppose a special-exception application from Keystone Club Palmyra LLC to open an amusement arcade in the Beaumont Shopping Center. Speakers said the business appears to function as a mini-casino rather than a traditional arcade and raised concerns about underage gambling, addiction and local impacts.
A speaker who introduced the opposition said Keystone Club is based outside the immediate area and that the proposed operation would use “skill game” machines that, the speaker…
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