TouchPlay Slot Machines Still an Issue

Iowa used to have TouchPlay lotto slot machines, but people complained that they seemed too much like Vegas slot machines and they wanted them gone. So Iowa decided they were right and eliminated all of the slot machines. The problem is that they had already told the state that they could have the slot machines, so people went out and bought them and created businesses around them.

Now all of those people are very angry, and they are suing the legislature to compensate them or legalize the slot machines again. The Governor-elect has already said that he is not planning on legalizing the slot machines, which leaves them with a compensation issue. However, some say that there has been talk amongst the Republicans of bringing back the slot machines. The Democrats think this is absurd for not only do they control both the House and the Senate now, but they are dead set against legalizing the slot machines again.

At one point there were more than 6,000 slot machines operating in the state, and once the ban was introduced next thing owners knew it had passed. People say it is absurd for a state to take a step forward by bringing in slot machines and then take a step back and make them illegal. Because of this, many think it is possible that they may be legalized. There is also the issue of all of the slot machine lawsuits that people are now facing as well.

The legislature really does seem to be holding the majority against legalization of slot machines, so it does not seem imminent that they might be legalized, but many feel there is always a chance.

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