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Bradford council advances ordinance to regulate electronic gaming devices, opts for fee-based approach
Summary
The City Council introduced and approved Ordinance 3244.1 to regulate widespread electronic gaming devices in Bradford, favoring a higher annual fee for operators rather than an outright ban. Council discussion cited proliferation in convenience stores and concerns that operators may not report income from the machines.
The Bradford City Council considered Ordinance 3244.1 on the presence and regulation of electronic gaming devices across the city and moved to adopt a fee-based regulatory approach. The ordinance, introduced as number 3244.1, was presented during the council’s regular meeting and was moved and seconded for consideration.
A council speaker who led the discussion said the devices are appearing ‘‘in convenience stores… in grocery…
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