Illegal gaming Archives

A US Appeals Court has ruled that game vendor Torch Electronics cannot use civil courts to shield it from criminal charges.

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

The latest case that could have decided whether VLT gaming machines in Missouri were legal was recently dismissed without a ruling.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

A trial to determine if unregulated gaming machines in Missouri are legal was delayed after plaintiffs sought more time to review evidence.

Posted on: August 21, 2023 | | Sam Hollingsworth

A lawmaker is warning police officers to stop moonlighting for unregulated Missouri gambling companies and businesses with VLTs.

Posted on: July 24, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

A Missouri newspaper editorial heavily criticizes Attorney General Andrew Bailey's Inaction on VLTs in the state.

Posted on: June 16, 2023 | | Jarrett Huff

Lawsuit in Missouri accuses Torch, others of illegal gambling. The suit also claims companies are working with Torch to skirt Missouri law.

Posted on: March 20, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

A bill on VLTs could help a sports betting measure pass in Missouri. Most lawmakers seem to want VLTs to be separate.

Posted on: February 28, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

Are VLTs the same as "gray" gaming machines that are scattered across the state of Missouri in gas stations and bars?

Posted on: February 3, 2023 | | Jack McGee

The new Missouri AG says stopping illegal gambling isn't his job, but one senator says making the machines legal would benefit the state.

Posted on: January 31, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

A new proposed Missouri bill would penalize businesses operating illegal gaming machines by revoking their liquor licenses.

Posted on: January 4, 2023 | | T.J. McBride