Lawmakers scurry to pass a new legislation on VLTs, as the AG is on the offensive, trying to have these machines shut down
The city of Springfield has seen a heightened law enforcement activity in recent weeks, with police officers seizing video lottery terminals at bars and gas stations. The reason?
Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has ruled that these machines breach local gambling laws and ought to be removed willingly or forcibly if businesses refuse.
Springfield Residents Displeased with AG’s Overreach in VLTs
The ensuing action has been swift, with VLTs removed from properties all over the city, while AG Hanaway is also looking to expand her ruling and possibly encompass the entirety of Missouri.
A report by Yahoo! News, however, indicates that many people are not sure if this move is justified at all. In fact, residents are rather hostile towards the AG’s actions. “It’s my prerogative to spend my money how I want,” one resident told the media…