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Six Missouri business owners face felony charges for running illegal gambling machines in five stores, violating state law.
Six business owners in Dunklin County, Missouri, face felony charges for operating illegal gambling machines at five retail stores, including Discount Spirits and Tobacco, Kennett Liquor and Tobacco, and Laura’s Mini Mart.
The machines, classified as video lottery terminals and fishing games, allowed cash play and ticket redemptions, violating state law.
Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Jain filed criminal charges, while Attorney General Catherine Hanaway launched civil lawsuits seeking penalties and permanent closure.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol led the investigation, and officials say the operations divert money from communities and threaten public safety.
The actions follow a federal ruling affirming similar devices are illegal and come amid state legislative efforts to regulate video lottery terminals.
Seis dueños de negocios de Missouri enfrentan cargos de delito por operar máquinas de juego ilegales en cinco tiendas, violando la ley estatal.