Missouri House narrowly passes bill to regulate gray-market slot machines

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Legislation creating a state-run video lottery system to replace and regulate “gray market” slot machines that have proliferated for years in gas stations, bars and fraternal halls across the state narrowly cleared the Missouri House Wednesday, winning passage by just one vote.

The bill, which now heads to the Missouri Senate for consideration, is the culmination of years of efforts by lawmakers to rein in the burgeoning industry that has operated in a legal …

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