Missouri company behind gas station slot machines suspending operations amid criminal probe

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 1,036

Last Updated: 5 days, 11 hours ago

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After years of legal battles to protect its business from criminal prosecution, Torch Electronics will suspend operations of its slot machines in Missouri under pressure from state Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and the U.S. Department of Justice.

In a letter sent to retailers on Monday, the Wildwood-based company said it would turn its games off on Friday as it awaits the results of a joint state-federal investigation.

“The U.S. Attorney’s office and the Missouri …

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