State Laws for legal Slot Machine Ownership
GAMBLING DEVICE. You must understand that using a slot machine for profit or gambling purposes is illegal and could subject you to severe penalties. Before purchasing a slot machine you must understand that every state does not allow ownership of these machines. However, we suggest that you check with your local authorities. We assume no responsibility for errors.
Pachislo machines are also know as Skill Stop, or Japanese Slot Machines. You may see that some people will advertise these as being authentic slot machines and might even state ‘Like used in Vegas’. This is not the case though it is possible to set these machines up to accept US coins, they are designed to accept tokens. The listing indicates which states these Pachislo machines are legal to operate.
New Information: We believe there is a concern over the legalities of these Pachislo machines in the States of Colorado, California, Washington, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota and Oregon
Local News Missouri bills seek to clarify legality of video gaming machines Unregulated and questionably legal, video lottery machines are popping up in convenience stores and bars across Missouri. Just click here to see a list of slot machine payback statistics for all Missouri casinos. NOTE: If you happen to win a jackpot of $1,200 or more in Missouri, the casino will withhold 4% of your winnings for the Missouri Department of Revenue.
ALABAMA Any Machine PROHIBITED
ALASKA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
ARIZONA Any Machine LEGAL–Pachislo OK
ARKANSAS Any Machine LEGAL, Registration Required.–Pachislo OK
CALIFORNIA 25 Years or Older or Slot Business Reg. W/DOJ
COLORADO Introduced pre-1984 or Slot Business Reg. W/DOJ
CONNECTICUT Any Machine PROHIBITED
DELAWARE 25 Years or Older–Pachislo OK
FLORIDA 20 Yrs. or Older or Slot Bus. Reg. W/DOJ –Pachislo OK
GEORGIA Pre – 1950
HAWAII Any Machine PROHIBITED — Pachislo OK
IDAHO Pre – 1950 — Pachislo OK
ILLINOIS 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
INDIANA 40 Years or older — Pachislo OK (Law changed in 2012 to allow possession IC 35-45-5-3.5 Version a)
IOWA 25 Years or Older
KANSAS Pre – 1950– Pachislo OK
KENTUCKY Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
LOUISIANA 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
MAINE Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
MARYLAND 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
MASSACHUSETTS 30 Years or Older. Poker machines & Video gaming devices of any age are legal for personal use.– Pachislo OK
MICHIGAN 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
MINNESOTA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
MISSISSIPPI 25 Years or Older
MISSOURI 30 Years or Older
MONTANA 25 Years or Older. Machines are not allowed to be on public premises for sale or display.
NEBRASKA Any Machine PROHIBITED
NEW HAMPSHIRE 25 Years or Older
NEW JERSEY 30 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
NEW MEXICO: We received a letter from the Gaming Control Board of New Mexico stating the following; The only gambling device that my be possessed without a license from the board is a bona fide antique device. An antique gambling device is a gambling device that is at least 25 years old, is substantially in original condition, and is not used for gambling or located in a gambling place. It is illegal to possess gambling devices otherwise, in New Mexico unless you are a distributor, manufacturer or operator licensed by the board. “This letter was dated August 2, 2000”.
NEW YORK 30 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
NEVADA Any Machine LEGAL. — Pachislo OK
NORTH CAROLINA 25 Years or Older
NORTH DAKOTA 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
OHIO Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
OKLAHOMA 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
OREGON 25 Years or Older — Pachislo OK only if the Pachislo machine is over 25 years old
PENNSYLVANIA Pre – 1941– Pachislo OK
RHODE ISLAND Any Machine LEGAL
SOUTH CAROLINA Any Machine PROHIBITED
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SOUTH DAKOTA Pre – 1941
TENNESSEEAny Machine PROHIBITED– Pachislo OK
TEXAS Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
UTAH Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
VERMONT Pre – 1954
VIRGINIA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
WASHINGTON 25 Years or Older– Pachislo OK
WASHINGTON D.C. Pre – 1952
WEST VIRGINIA Any Machine LEGAL– Pachislo OK
WISCONSIN 25 Years or Older
WYOMING 25 Years or Older
Illegal slot machines, or video lottery terminals (VLTs), are digital gambling devices that allow players to bet on the outcome of randomized computer games.
The Missouri Legislature is considering legalizing and expanding these illegal slot machines so that they can be placed just about anywhere – including malls, rest stops, and other places of business across the state. This will create makeshift mini-casinos, complete with flashing lights and automated sounds, part of everyday life in Missouri.
BYPASSES MISSOURI VOTERS
Allowing illegal slot machines on every corner is not what Missouri voters approved when they voted to legalize gambling in regulated casinos. This measure would recklessly bypass the will of Missouri voters and create an uncontrolled gambling industry.
HURTS RURAL MISSOURI
Dropping illegal slot machines in our backyards would significantly impact rural areas of Missouri. Legalizing these machines would divert vital dollars away from small towns and into the pockets of slot machine owners.
DIFFICULT TO REGULATE
Unlike the highly regulated and secured environment in casinos, placing illegal slot machines in Missouri businesses, family establishments, and retail locations would make proper regulation impossible. Missouri casinos provide important programs that promote responsible gaming and help those with gambling problems. Retailers that host illegal slot machines would not be required to provide the same assistance and education.
Age Restriction
While Missouri law prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from gambling, placing illegal slot machines in gas stations and malls will make it nearly impossible to ensure that all players are of legal age.
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To top it all off, the state is “promising” that a small portion of proceeds from the legalization of these illegal slot machines will be dedicated to helping veterans. Don’t be fooled by this false promise – mere pennies on the dollar will go to our state’s veterans, while the rest will go to the illegal slot machine owners.