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Council directs city attorney to review enforcement options for coin-operated "fish game" machines after councilmembers cite neighborhood harms
Des Moines City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary
Following multiple neighborhood complaints, the council voted to refer stronger enforcement of coin-operated machines and fish games to the city attorney and city manager and to explore partnering with the state Racing and Gaming Department to strengthen local enforcement tools.
Councilmembers on Dec. 8 voiced frustration with illicit coin-operated machines (sometimes called "fish games") and directed the city attorney and city manager to review enforcement options and ordinance changes. Several councilmembers described repeated neighborhood problems tied to specific…
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