Missouri Bars Battle Illegal Gaming Crackdown | St. Louis News

Missouri’s small businesses are reeling as state authorities crack down on “no-chance” gaming machines—once a lifeline for bars and restaurants—citing a federal court ruling and claiming they’re illegal gambling. With 18,000 machines seized, owners like Michael Feger say their livelihoods are crumbling, while the Attorney General insists the state’s lost revenue and has long viewed these games as unlawful. Now, one business owner has sued, arguing the state overstepped by enforcing federal law without legislative backing, with a court hearing set for August. As the legal battle unfolds, business owners are turning to lawmakers, pleading for clear legislation to either legalize these machines or provide stability in an uncertain legal landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/263134c94207c358