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DeSoto
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Prohibition of Amusement Redemption Machines (8-Liners)

Summary

The city council adopted an ordinance to ban 8-liners and similar gaming machines in local businesses to curb illegal gambling and neighborhood nuisances, giving businesses until July 1 to comply.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Residents and business owners seeking to reduce illicit gambling and improve community safety.

⚠️Who could be affected

Establishments that currently profit from operating amusement redemption machines.

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