A Henry County gas station is under investigation after a man allegedly attempted to break into a skill game machine following a loss. The incident has reignited the ongoing debate over the legality of skill games in Virginia.
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Skill games, which resemble slot machines but require a level of intellect to win, are banned in the state. However, a Hanover County judge ruled in April that a new version of these machines is legal.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that took place at J&H Market, where Thornton Burnette reportedly became angry after losing money on a skill game.
