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Groves council discusses ban, zoning or tighter limits on gaming machines; action item set for Oct. 27

Groves City Council · October 21, 2025
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Summary

The Groves City Council debated whether to ban or further regulate gaming machines — including ‘‘8-liners’’ — and directed staff to return with more information, setting the item as an action item for Oct. 27.

The Groves City Council dedicated extensive discussion on Oct. 13 to possible changes to Chapter 21, Article 30 (game rooms and gaming machines), weighing three principal options: a complete ban of amusement redemption and gambling devices, a targeted ban on ‘‘8-liners’’ (machines the city and counsel described as gambling devices), or continued allowance under tighter zoning and machine limits.

City Attorney (Ms.…

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