Skill games supporters delivered a 200-signature petition to the Bensalem Township Council on Monday evening, calling on them to rescind an ordinance passed inAffected business owners said they were in the dark about the proposal.
When asked if enough notice was given to the community, Councilman Joe Pilieri said, "Having a meeting for the people in Bensalem would've been good."The ordinance bans skill games from operating anywhere within the township. The only exception is a limited number of machines at establishments with an active liquor license.
"People have a choice and they are trying to suppress their choice of where they want to try their skills," said Singh. "I don't think we need more gaming in this town. I think we have it in a casino which is perfectly fine," said Pilieri."Once my money stops from those machines it's gonna be tough for me to pay my rent, get new customers to buy products, also pay my employees," Patel said.