VIRGINIA SAID NO.
BUT THEY’RE STILL HERE.

VIRGINIA SAID NO.
BUT THEY’RE STILL HERE.

Virginia banned these machines for a reason – but they are still harming our communities.


Despite Virginia’s ban, illegal slot machines continue to pop up across the Commonwealth. These predatory devices target Virginia’s most economically vulnerable communities.


These bad actors are operating without permission, showing
“no regard for the rule of law” – and leaders are speaking out.

What Leaders are saying about illegal

neighborhood

slots:

Governor Youngkin has called out the industry as a bad-faith actor.

The General Assembly banned these machines.

The Attorney General affirmed their illegality.

Your Voice Matters:
There’s strength in numbers – your voice makes all the difference. Together, we can keep Virginia safe and protect our neighborhoods from predatory gambling.

And the issue persists

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia

What These Predatory Slot Machines Cost Virginia

Creates economic harm by targeting Virginia’s low-income communities, with 70% of these machines located in economically vulnerable areas.

Increases crime with higher rates of criminal activity documented across Virginia wherever these machines operate.

Fuels addiction through easy access and little oversight, putting youth and those struggling with gambling at risk. 

Impacts families by creating financial instability and increasing demand for social services to address gambling-related problems.

…AND turns our neighborhood businesses into gambling parlors.