Several states across the U.S. have grappled with slot-like skill game legalization in 2024, although it appears as if Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Virginia will all keep their respective bans for the immediate future.
The bans are viewed as a win for casinos in the states, which don’t have to compete with the additional form of gambling often found in convenience stores, bars, and restaurants. Small businesses, meanwhile, have lobbied for the legalization of the games, which provide them with another revenue source.
Kentucky’s ban on skill games was recently upheld in court, a legal victory for proponents of the ban. As a result, it’s unlikely Kentucky will legalize skill games in the immediate future.
