The Missouri Attorney General has launched a statewide crackdown on illegal slots.
ST. LOUIS, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) In order to keep restaurant/bar owners informed, we have published this article and video provided by FOX 2 St. Louis. The video was published late on March 19, 2026.
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If you still have machines, we recommend having them unplugged and not operating them until they can be removed from the premises.
While some facilities have become accustomed to the income provided by these devices, a federal judge ruled them illegal. Enforcement is coming.
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