Lawsuits challenge Missouri attorney general crackdown on gambling machines

Two lawsuits challenge Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's enforcement of state gambling laws, accusing her of using threats of criminal prosecution to shut down slot machines in bars and gas stations. The cases argue that Hanaway's actions violate legal standards by applying undefined terms like 'good moral character' and targeting 'pre-reveal' games, which a federal judge recently ruled illegal. The lawsuits claim businesses face severe consequences without due process.