Unregulated and illegal slot machines are spreading across Missouri—bringing crime, exposing kids to gambling, and siphoning money away from local communities. These machines operate in plain sight but without oversight, consumer protections, or accountability. They don’t pay their fair share, they don’t follow the rules, and they put Missouri families at risk. It’s time for action.
Missouri voters—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike—support regulated gaming when it’s done responsibly and benefits local communities. But illegal slot machines operate without licenses, inspections, or accountability. We need clear rules and consistent enforcement so gambling happens only in properly regulated, age-restricted venues—not neighborhood stores, truck stops, or locations where kids and families are present.
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Illegal slot machines are appearing in convenience stores, gas stations, and other everyday locations. With no age verification or safeguards, minors can easily access these machines—normalizing gambling at a young age and increasing the risk of addiction.
Law enforcement officials warn that illegal gambling locations are magnets for crime, including theft and violent incidents. Unlike regulated casinos, these sites lack security, oversight, and accountability—putting customers and nearby residents in danger.
Many illegal slot machines are controlled by out-of-state companies that exploit Missouri’s lack of clear regulations. While legal casinos contribute jobs, tax revenue, and economic development, illegal operators drain money from local economies without giving anything back.
Legal gaming in Missouri generates funding for public priorities and supports thousands of jobs. Illegal slot machines avoid taxes entirely—robbing the state of revenue that could support infrastructure, education, and local services.
Missouri lawmakers are debating how to address illegal slot machines statewide. The choices made now will determine whether these machines continue spreading unchecked—or whether Missouri enforces clear, consistent standards. Lawmakers from both parties need to hear from Missourians who want:
•Fair enforcement
•Respect for the law
•Protection for kids and communities
Your voice matters. Lawmakers need to hear from Missourians who want clear rules and strong
enforcement.
Missourians don’t want unregulated slot machines on every street corner. We want safe communities, fair rules, and accountability.
Read the latest news about how illegal slot machines are impacting communities and what’s being done to remove them.
ST. LOUIS – A federal jury found a leading operator of unregulated slot machines in Missouri liable for false advertising and unfair competition related to the company’s promotion of “no chance” gambling devices.
Nine people have been indicted in connection with a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling ring that operated several casino-type establishments throughout Southwest Missouri. In announcing the indictments, authorities estimated the operation laundered more than $9.5 million.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City police shut down 2 businesses and issued 23 citations in a weeks-long crackdown on illegal gambling machines in East Kansas City. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says its Vice Squad investigated three businesses over several weeks. Two were shut down, but all three received citations.