American Legion’s Illegal Slot Machines

Police in Haverville say that not only did the American Legion have slot machines on the premises, but that they used them for illegal gambling – which is obviously against the law. They have violated the law regarding slot machines allegedly twice within the past two years, and police say that it is unacceptable.

The American Legion says that they were unaware that they were not allowed to have the slot machines and have since complied with all rules and regulations that have been put forth by the police chief. They say that the slot machines brought in roughly $35 a week, which they used to pay for Christmas and Fourth of July parties for children. They were not looking to make money off of the slot machines.

However, the police chief says that they are in clear violation of their slot machine laws and that they obviously do not have any problem breaking the law. Chief Alan DeNaro wants to keep them from getting another coin-operator license as he says that they will use it to get more slot machines. DeNaro says that they have not been able to comply with their gambling ordinance so far, so they should not be given another chance.

However, the American Legion says that they simply want to bring in a jukebox and trivia game, and that they will not be bringing in any more slot machines. They say that they have tried to do everything legally and that they have apologized for having the slot machines, but that the Police Chief seems to have it out for them.

The council will decide whether or not to give them their license, and although they don’t usually, they can choose to go against the police chief’s recommendation and award the license. Chances are that they won’t however, which the American Legion is well aware of.

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