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Kansas Supreme Court Dismisses Case on Legality of ‘Skill-Based’ Arcade Game Dragon’s Ascent

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TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court recently resolved a long-standing legal dispute surrounding an electronic game known as Dragon’s Ascent, which has been available in various truck stops and convenience stores across the state. The court affirmed a lower court’s decision that dismissed a lawsuit from POM of Kansas, a subsidiary of the game’s manufacturer Pace-O-Matic, based in Duluth, Georgia. The company had sought a judicial declaration verifying that their game did not fall under the state’s gambling laws due to its design as a game of skill rather than chance. The lawsuit, initially … Read more

Major Class Action Status Granted in Game Developers’ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Valve

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In a significant legal development, a federal judge has recently elevated a lawsuit against game distributor Valve Corporation to class action status, permitting a myriad of game developers to challenge the company’s market practices. The initial suit was lodged by Wolfire Games in April 2021, alleging that Valve’s 30% sales commission on its Steam platform was unjustifiably high, stifling competition, and exploiting both publishers and consumers. The class action status was awarded by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead, signifying that any game developer who has paid the commission to Valve since January 28, 2017, … Read more

South Carolina’s Shane Beamer Confirms Safety Judge Collier Hospitalized but Stable After Game Injury; Updates on Team’s Health Post-Missouri Victory

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Columbia, SC – South Carolina emerged victorious over Missouri with a final score of 34-30, but the win was overshadowed by a concerning moment involving defensive back Judge Collier. Collier was transported to a hospital following an upper body injury during the game, according to South Carolina coach Shane Beamer. Beamer, addressing the media after the game, assured fans and attendees that Collier’s condition was stable and the hospital visit was mainly precautionary. “He felt OK when I went onto the field to check on him,” Beamer explained. “But the medical team decided to take … Read more

Yankees’ World Series Hopes Dashed by Dodgers’ Dramatic Comeback in Game 5

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New York, NY — The future looks grim for the New York Yankees following a heart-wrenching 7-6 defeat to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series. This loss not only ends their season but also serves as a painful reminder of what could have been, had the fifth inning of the game gone differently. This crucial matchup saw the Yankees initially holding a comfortable 5-0 lead, a promising start that quickly turned sour. The Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback, taking advantage of a series of critical errors by the Yankees, particularly a mishandled … Read more