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Winchester council urges General Assembly to uphold ban on unregulated 'skill games'
Summary
After a presentation by the EDA, the council approved a resolution asking the Virginia General Assembly to maintain the 2020 statewide ban on unregulated skill‑gaming machines, citing addiction risk, youth access and revenue impacts on Lottery-funded schools.
The Winchester City Council on Dec. 9 approved a resolution urging the Virginia General Assembly to retain the 2020 ban on unregulated “skill games” — machines often found in convenience stores and bars that city presenters and supporters likened to video slot machines.
Jeff Bittner of the Economic Development Authority told council members that skill games are unregulated and have been linked in studies to increased…
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