Pennsylvania township bans 'skill game' machines from several local businesses

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Pennsylvania township bans 'skill game' machines from several local businesses
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Law enforcement officials are cracking down on gaming devices across Bensalem in an effort to maintain an “exceptional quality of life” for their community.

Law enforcement officials are cracking down on gaming devices across Bensalem in an effort to maintain an "exceptional quality of life" for their community.The gaming devices, also known as "skill games" will now be prohibited at various local businesses within the township.The council met on Monday to adopt the new ordinance, which was immediately approved by Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo. It will become effective in 10 days.

MORE HEADLINES:Under the new ordinance, only locations with a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board liquor license will be allowed to have the machines on premises.However, they must be kept in a gaming area that can be monitored by employees and surveillance videos, and not accessible to minors.Fines of up to $1,000 will be placed on businesses for each day they don't comply with the new ordinance.

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