Hey everyone,
We’ve got an important update: skill game machines have officially made their way to Alexandria, and we need to act fast! As skill games continue to pop up in our corner markets and gas stations, they bring all the risks of traditional gambling without the protections or oversight. As you know, these machines prey on vulnerable individuals, contribute to crime, and erode the fabric of our communities.
Our elected leaders must act quickly to address this growing problem. Without stricter regulations, we will continue to see skill game machines popping up in more cities, endangering the well-being of families and small businesses.
We need your help to push for action! Here's what you can do today:
GO TO https://stopneighborhoodslots.com/ AND FILL OUT THE FORM TO CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
SIGN THIS PETITION AND SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS
POST ABOUT THIS AND ALERT YOUR NEIGHBORS ON NEXTDOOR ETC.
Thank you for standing with us. Together, we can make sure our neighborhoods remain safe, healthy, and free from these harmful machines.
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep fighting for a better future for Alexandria and all of Northern Virginia!
Here is a recent news story that covers this breaking news:
We also wanted to share an important op-ed from the Richmond Times-Dispatch that explains how skill game operators are still finding ways around Virginia’s gambling laws. Even though the state cracked down on these machines, operators are exploiting “loopholes”—and now they’ve started showing up right here in Alexandria.
Check out the full op-ed here: Skill game operators skirting Virginia law – again.