SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – KOLR 10 Investigates at least two gas stations that are gambling with the city of Springfield’s new rule banning slot machine-style games that pay out cash prizes.
According to the ordinance, it took effect upon passage Monday night. KOLR 10 Investigates visited multiple Fast ‘N Friendly convenience store supervisors who claim this rule doesn’t apply to them and they don’t plan to comply.
We talked to one man who’s a regular at the location on Chestnut Expressway and Main Street.
“Yeah I heard about [the ordinance] and figured I would come to the store and try to play one last time,” he said. “I just won $2,000 a few weeks ago.”
On Monday, city council voted unanimously to ban the so-called “no chance” game machines in Springfield, citing concerns from neighbors who say the machines attract crime.
Managers at two Fast ‘N Friendly locations told KOLR 10 Investigates they knew the city banned the games, but they’re following orders from Torch Electronics, who owns the machines, to leave them on.