Wisconsin: Courts split on legality of gas station slot machines

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:43 PM
  • Mark Stevens, WDJT-TV

Slot machines are illegal in Wisconsin, except at tribal casinos. Yet some gas stations are offering people the chance to play what look like slot machines, next to the chips and beer.

The state says the machines are illegal, but the courts have split on whether these gas station casinos are actually breaking the law.

Take a drive through town and stop in a convenience store for a tank of gas or a pop. Chances are you might come across a row of what look like slot machines. They take your money, spin the wheels and if you win, pay cash.