Soon, many eight-liner gaming machines may be illegal in Texas, according to recently proposed legislation. Exceptions would be made if individual towns, precincts, or counties vote to approve them, reports casino.org
An eight liner resembles a slot machine. Depending on the type, a player “wins” if a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row of. objects line up. Eight liners now operate in the state under an unclear part of the law.
Players can use the machines for entertainment.
But no prize can be given out that has a value of more than $5. To get around the law, some businesses will give winners groceries or a form of debit card for a retail store.
Earlier attempts to clearly regulate eight liners failed to get approval from the legislature. Now, to clarify the legal status of eight liners, rules are included in two new bills introduced by Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (D-Laredo).
One attempt to regulate eight liners is House Bill 647. The other is House Joint Resolution 37. The joint resolution is a state constitutional amendment that would be voted on during a November statewide referendum. HB 647 could only be effective if the voters also approve the constitutional amendment.
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