A Missouri Senate committee is weighing legislation that would regulate video gambling machines.
The unlicensed machines can be found in convenience stores, truck stops, American Legion and VFW halls, bars, and other locations throughout the state.
Troy Stremming, a lobbyist for J&J Gaming, testified in favor of the bill Thursday before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
“Proper guardrails should be put in place to protect the public and proper taxation should be in place to generate appropriate tax revenue for the state of Missouri,” he told the committee. “HB 970 provides this path forward, a path to legality and enforcement, a path for Missouri small businesses to grow, and a path to consumer protection as well as taxation.”
