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Council considers ordinance to ban electronic gambling devices
Summary
Councilmember Kevin D Edmonds introduced an ordinance to add Section 12-5, 'Gambling Devices Prohibited,' aiming to bar electronic gambling devices such as eight‑liner machines; staff clarified exemptions for pinball and traditional bingo and said permits for prohibited devices would be revoked. The fiscal impact was described as minimal.
Councilmember Kevin D Edmonds introduced an ordinance (XXX-2026) to amend Chapter 12 of the City of Dickinson Code of Ordinances by adding section 12-5, "Gambling Devices Prohibited," intended to prohibit electronic gambling devices consistent with recent Texas court rulings.
Staff clarified the ordinance would not apply to lawful recreational devices such as pinball machines or traditional bingo activities and said any previously issued permits for prohibited devices would be revoked immediately. The fiscal impact to the city was noted as minimal. Edmonds moved the item forward for discussion and Johnnie Simpson seconded; the council did not record a final adoption vote on the ordinance at this meeting.
