Small businesses welcome Virginia bill legalizing skill games — as others raise concerns about oversight

RICHMOND — Boyd Melchor says he’s seen a decline in customers since unplugging the skill game machines at his bars in Hampton Roads. “I would say there’s been about a 3-5% reduction,” he said. “That’s a lot for a small business.” Melchor is the owner of Kelly’s Tavern, a local franchise spanning from Newport News to Virginia Beach. He reluctantly switched off the devices in November as ...

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