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Belton considers banning 'no‑chance' gaming machines; staff cites Kansas City and Springfield precedents
Summary
Council heard first‑reading discussion of a proposed ordinance to prohibit entertainment devices that deliver monetary prizes (often resembling slot machines); staff said the proposed text follows language upheld in nearby litigation, estimated about a dozen local businesses may host machines, and a tentative compliance date of Jan. 1, 2026 was mentioned.
City staff introduced a proposed code amendment (addition of section 15‑187) that would prohibit entertainment devices that provide monetary prizes — commonly called "no‑chance" gaming machines — saying the intent is to prohibit devices that function like slot machines without shutting down legitimate businesses.
"This is just one component of the larger business," the presenter said, explaining that the amendment targets devices that pay monetary prizes while leaving other entertainment options available. Staff noted Kansas City recently adopted similar language (Ordinance No. 250,832) and…
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