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Belton City Council delays decision on slot‑style gaming machines to study regulation
Summary
After public testimony from an operator and a bar owner, the Belton City Council voted to postpone consideration of a monetary‑prizes ordinance to its first meeting in March so staff can explore regulation, moratorium and enforcement options; staff estimated about 45–50 devices in the city.
The Belton City Council voted to postpone action on an ordinance addressing monetary‑prize ("no‑chance") gaming machines so staff and council members can explore regulation and enforcement options.
Thomas Gartman, who identified himself as chief financial officer of Kansas Capital Group, told the council he operates a route of no‑chance machines and urged regulation rather than an outright ban. "We only have a few machines here in Belton," Gartman said, noting his route places three machines at one Belton location. He contrasted low‑count placements at convenience stores with the large…
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