gambling devices
Coverage of gambling devices in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Bally's says it hired former Mayor Lightfoot's law firm in possible suit against City of Chicago
Bally's has hired the law firm of Mayor Lightfoot in a potential lawsuit against the City of Chicago. The company is challenging the city's initiative to permit video poker and other gambling devices at bars and restaurants.