Skill games remain banned in Kentucky after lawsuit dismissed by judge

The Kentucky state court's decision to outlaw skill games and impose a $25,000 fine per machine on their operators was upheld.

A judge's decision has caused retailers and gaming companies who contend that skill games should be allowed in restaurants and small businesses to back down. The judge ruled that skill games are still unacceptable in Kentucky.


Leading the lawsuit were ARKK Properties, the owner of a convenience store that featured skill games prior to the ban, and Pace-O-Matic, a Georgia-based manufacturer and software company.

 

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The upheld decision by the Kentucky state court to outlaw skill games and impose fines on their operators has indeed caused a significant setback for retailers and gaming companies advocating for the legality of skill games in the state. It appears that the judge's ruling against skill games has forced proponents of these games, such as ARKK Properties and Pace-O-Matic, to reconsider their stance and potentially abandon their fight to have skill games allowed in Kentucky.

The case involving ARKK Properties and Pace-O-Matic sheds light on the broader debate surrounding skill games and their place in the gaming industry. While proponents argue that skill games offer entertainment and revenue opportunities for businesses like convenience stores and restaurants, opponents often raise concerns about the potential for gambling addiction and other negative societal impacts associated with these games.

As the legal landscape surrounding skill games continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how this decision in Kentucky influences similar debates in other states and jurisdictions. Skill games remain a contentious issue within the gaming industry, and the outcome of legal battles like the one in Kentucky could have far-reaching implications for the future of these games.