Members of a Missouri House committee voted to advance a bill Monday afternoon that would legalize and regulate video gaming machines most often found in gas stations, bars and fraternal organizations.
The committee voted 8-5 to send the legislation to the full House.
Testimony on the bill lasted three hours last week. Proponents argued the machines are an untapped revenue source for the state, while opponents said they did not want the machines in their communities.
Several changes were made to the legislation after the public hearing, including increasing entrance fees paid by casinos that would go to the Missouri Veterans Commission from $2 to $4.
The legislation will likely be debated on the House floor soon.
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