Massachusetts Bans Slots

Last May began the slot machine crackdown in Ma., now the ban strengthens as the License Commission seeks eliminate all gambling devices in Ma., including: video gaming machines, slot machines type machines, and other gaming devices. The ban is encompasses many type of slot machines—and mentions that video poker and other similar games pose risks.

Enforcement of this ban stated in May when the Police Department raided numerous locations like bars, restaurants, shops, etc. and seized over $10,000 and 38 slot machines in and around Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield. As a part of this slot machine ban, police officials can seize any machines found not in compliance, and they have the right to revoke liquor licenses from bars and restaurants.

This ban is slowly expanding as Holyoke has already banned video slot machines, and other cities are in the process. Slot machines and other similar rigged devices are on their way out of Massachusetts.
 

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