ICYMI: Neighborhood Slot Machine Industry’s Meddling in Politics Continues

In case you missed it – the shady neighborhood slot machine industry is once again trying to pick the lawmakers it wants while bashing those who stand in the way of expanding into corner stores across the country.

In Missouri, a leading industry operator recently poured $266,000 into a political action committee (PAC) attacking a Republican Senate candidate, while supporting the chief sponsor of legislation that would legalize its gambling machines statewide.

If that sounds familiar, that’s because it is …

It’s the same playbook seen in Pennsylvania. In the Keystone State, neighborhood slot machine interests spent millions in GOP Senate primaries this year in a failed attempt to boost industry friendly candidates while smearing lawmakers who stood up for their efforts to evade meaningful consumer protections.

These companies have no intention of playing by the rules – they merely try to strong arm political influence and rig the system in their favor.

Virginia has proudly led the way by not allowing the shady political tactics of neighborhood slot machine proponents to carry the day, ensuring minority and at-risk communities are protected from these predatory devices.

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