Kentucky has banned "gray machines," which are unregulated skill games resembling slot machines

Kentucky has banned "gray machines," which are unregulated skill games resembling slot machines. The ban has caused controversy and economic concerns as these machines were a source of income for many businesses. The GOP-controlled state legislature passed a law categorizing the machines as illegal skill games, leading to a statewide ban. Business owners express disappointment, highlighting the positive impact the machines had on their establishments. The horse racing industry played a role in advocating for the ban, citing the lack of regulation and taxation. A group of skill game manufacturers has filed a lawsuit challenging the ban's constitutionality. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine the future of gray machines in Kentucky.