Missouri attorney general reiterates stance on video gaming terminals
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway reiterated that money-based games in which players cannot affect the outcome are illegal under state law, according to the report. She said venues are investigated before her office escalates action and that authorities had obtained warrants to seize machines in 10 counties. Two lawsuits challenge the office’s handling of the terminals, and one is due for a hearing next month.
The attorney general’s enforcement position and pending lawsuits affect venues and distributors operating video gaming terminals in Missouri.