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Judge rules Missouri 'skill games' constitute illegal gambling
A federal judge opined that gaming terminals distributed by Torch Electronics in Missouri businesses violate the state's gaming laws pending an appeal.
Judge John A. Ross has ruled that certain "skill games" available at Missouri businesses that hold liquor or lottery licenses are gaming devices and their availability in such venues violates the state's code. The company that distributes the affected terminals, Torch Electronics, has vowed to appeal the ruling but for the time being, law enforcement in Missouri has more leverage to seize the machines and/or prosecute Torch's management.
Ross issues ruling on legality of Torch Electronic terminals
A Feb. 13 decision from Ross brings clarity to the legality of "skill games" in Missouri distributed by Torch Electronics, at least for the time being. Ross wrote that the terminals "meet the statutory definition of 'gambling device' and are therefore illegal under Missouri law when played outside a casino."