Pennsylvania VFW Warns Skill Game Revenue Loss Will Harm Veteran Organizations
The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has issued a warning that a potential loss of revenue from skill games could severely impact veteran organizations across the state. The ongoing debate in Harrisburg regarding the regulation and legality of skill games is not confined to legislative chambers; it directly affects the financial stability of these groups. According to KDKA's Shelley Bortz, the outcome of decisions made by lawmakers could determine whether some veteran organizations can continue their operations. These skill games often provide a significant source of funding for VFW posts and other veteran-focused non-profits, which rely on these funds to support their community programs, services for veterans, and operational costs. The controversy surrounding skill games involves their classification and whether they constitute illegal gambling, a distinction that has led to legal challenges and legislative efforts to either ban, regulate, or legalize them. The VFW's statement highlights the b...
