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Council rejects Old Town social gaming permit amid concerns about character and gambling‑style machines

5795549 · September 18, 2025
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Summary

A special‑use permit for a social ‘game room’ in Old Town Leander was denied after council and residents raised concerns about sweepstakes/redemption machines, open‑container and neighborhood fit; the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval.

Leander City Council denied a five‑year special use permit (Z‑25‑0184) that would have allowed a social gaming room to operate at 107 N. U.S. 183 in Old Town. The vote was 5–2 following public comment, a presentation from the applicant and questions from council.

What the applicant proposed The applicant described the intended use as a monitored, age‑restricted (18+) game room with sweepstakes/redemption machines regulated through a state…

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