VIRGINIANS AGAINST NEIGHBORHOOD
SLOT MACHINES

VIRGINIANS AGAINST NEIGHBORHOOD
SLOT MACHINES

ABOUT US

Virginians Against Neighborhood Slot Machines was formed in 2024 to bring attention to the issue of “skill” games in Virginia, an illegal form of gambling becoming increasingly popular in other states. The coalition is comprised of a diverse range of voices, including public safety and law enforcement officials, pastors and religious groups, members of Virginia’s equine industry and charitable gaming organizations, and others, who are united in their opposition to the proliferation of “skill” game machines in our Commonwealth.

THE IMPACT

Underage Gambling

Neighborhood slot machines are located in easy-to-access shops across the Commonwealth. These unmonitored machines could easily get minors hooked on gambling. 

Criminal Activity

Businesses hosting “skill” games have seen upticks in crime. The presence of cash and frequent disputes over winnings have led to theft, robberies and even violent confrontations.

Temptation for Problem Gamblers

Unlike casinos and other regulated forms of gambling, “skill” game machines are easily accessible, with lax security and oversight. For problem gamblers the temptation of these games may be difficult to avoid.

Preys on Vulnerable Populations

When operational, 70% of “skill” game machines in Virginia were located in lower-income zip codes. In other states where “skill” games are operational, the locations follow a similar pattern.

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