Mar 21, 2024
SIGN YOUR NAME TO THANK GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN AND ENCOURAGE HIM TO VETO SB 212
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Paid for by Virginians Against Neighborhood Slot Machines
VIRGINIANS AGAINST NEIGHBORHOOD
SLOT MACHINES
VIRGINIANS AGAINST NEIGHBORHOOD
SLOT MACHINES
Armed robbery in Staunton.
Assault in Lynchburg.
A shooting in Richmond.
Targeted burglaries in Fairfax.
There’s A Blatant Source of Crime Lurking In Our Neighborhoods…
WE DON’T NEED
SHADY SLOTS
ON EVERY CORNER!
WE DON’T NEED
SHADY SLOTS
ON EVERY CORNER!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Stop Gray Gaming in Virginia
JOIN THE FIGHT.
In 2020 and again in 2022, the Virginia General Assembly banned “gray” machines. Yet, in FY23, approximately 13,000 skill machines were counted in Lottery-licensed convenience stores across the commonwealth. These games line the pockets of game makers who cater to novice players, including teenagers. When it comes to the safety and well-being of the commonwealth’s communities, Virginians can’t afford to roll the dice. Virginia already has plenty of gaming options.
THE IMPACT
OUR CHILDREN
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR SAFETY
OUR FUTURE
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Feb 6, 2024
Over 80 Virginia Faith Leaders Sign onto Letter Opposing the Legalization of Skill Games in the Commonwealth
This letter was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on February 4, 2024. Since then, over 80 additional faith leaders have signed on. ### Dear…
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Jan 23, 2024
There is no ‘gray’ in gray games; they bring violent crime
Two former law enforcement officials make the case against electronic ‘skill games.’’ Cardinal News By T. Neal Morris and C.M. Hess Lynchburg…
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- Caesars Virginia
- HeadWaters Resort & Casino
- T. Neal Morris, Former Danville Police Chief and past president of Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation
- Tad Berman, Virginians for Integrity in Horse Racing and Casino Gambling
- Rev. Joanna Paysour, Green Memorial United Methodist Church, Roanoke
- Rivers Casino Portsmouth
- Rev. Taylor Mertins, Raleigh Court United Methodist, Roanoke
- Rev. Lance Presley, Asbury United Methodist Church, Christiansburg
- Dr. David N. Wright, Sr., Pastor, Church of God in Christ, Richmond
- Rev. Allan-Charles Chipman, Richmond
- Virginia Equine Alliance
- Virginia Police Benevolent Association
- Virginia Horse Council
- Churchill Downs
- Rev. Katie B. Gooch, Director of The Pace Center
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
- Josiah Fisher, assistant professor of military science at Norfolk State University and member of the military community
- American Gaming Association
- Rev. Douglas Forrester, Valley Ridge District Superintendent, Virginia United Methodist Church
- The Family Foundation of Virginia
- Rev. Kate Fielder, Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond
- Rev. Will Archer, Potomac Valley Church, Woodbridge
- Rev. Amy Redwine, First Presbyterian Church, Richmond
- Rev. Jim Sommerville, First Baptist Church, Richmond
- Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link, Executive Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke
- Rev. Lauren Lobenhofer, Cave Spring United Methodist, Roanoke
- Virginia Thoroughbred Association