一位密苏里法官以州法为由,裁定零售游戏机为非法, A Missouri judge ruled retail gaming machines illegal, citing state law, prompting enforcement action and potential removal despite claims they are games of skill.

一名联邦法官裁定,根据州法律,密苏里加油站和其他零售点的赌博机属于非法赌博手段,只允许在有执照的赌场赌博。 A federal judge has ruled that gaming machines in Missouri gas stations and other retail locations are illegal gambling devices under state law, which permits gambling only in licensed casinos. 这项以火炬电子公司制造的机器为目标的决定可能导致刑事起诉和大规模驱逐,尽管该公司声称它们是技能游戏。 The decision, targeting machines made by Torch Electronics, could lead to criminal prosecution and widespread removal, despite the company’s claim they are games of skill. 密苏里州检察长凯瑟琳·汉纳韦说 她的办公室会执行裁决 重点是制造商 Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said her office will enforce the ruling, focusing on manufacturers. 这些机器创收数亿,长期以来一直受到批评,因为不受管制、免税和未成年人可以使用。 The machines, which have generated hundreds of millions in revenue, have long been criticized for being unregulated, untaxed, and accessible to minors. 一项拟议的州法案将使密苏里彩票下受管制的电玩合法化,规定严格的付款和税收要求。 A proposed state bill would legalize regulated video games under the Missouri Lottery with strict payout and tax requirements. Torch计划提出上诉。 Torch plans to appeal.