Legalize and tax or ban them outright? Missouri lawmakers debate video lottery machines

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 1,672

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Video lottery operators on Tuesday promised Missouri will reap a windfall of money for education and other programs if lawmakers will substitute their devices for slot machine-like games currently in thousands of retail locations across the state.

But opponents of a bill, which was debated by the House Emerging Issues, said legalizing video gambling in convenience stores, bars and fraternal halls would drain money from poor communities and create other problems that would …

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