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    opening a bar with slots in W. Virginia

    My wife and I are considering opening a bar with slot machines in West Virginia. Where can I go to receive information, laws, ect.. on this type of business?

    Thanks for any info. you can provide.
    Tags: gambling, poker, slot machines, slots
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    Re: opening a bar with slots

    I doubt BARS with SLOTS are legal in WV (it's not Nevada/Vegas). I've never heard of JUST BARS having slots in any state with casinos.
    Consult a Business lawyer.

    Good thought though. How about ONLY a bar by itself ? All you'd need is a $200 Grand liquor license. With some backroom gambling on the sly ?

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      Re: opening a bar with slots

      The VLT's in West Virgina are regu;ated by the state lottery commission.

      Your can get information about becomig a licensed VLT outlet on the following page:
      state.wv.us/lottery/limaudvid.htm
      Last edited by SteveBourieOLD; 09-06-2008, 02:01 PM.

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        Re: opening a bar with slots

        I don't know about the legality of slots in WV but I do know that bars in WI have video slots, not VLT's, and winners get paid in cash by the bar. I had heard that WI was considering allowing up to 5 slot machines as a means for the taverns to avoid losing customers to the Indian casinos. I don't know if that actually became law or if they are just looking the other way if the bars don't flaunt it by having more than 5 machines. I suspect it is officially not legal yet.

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          Re: opening a bar with slots

          Some areas of Michigan have had VP machines for a while with payoffs under the table. A week or so ago, they raided 20 such establishments in Flint and the places face license revocation. They also raided a poker club which was a 'for profit' rather than a 'charitable' association.

          RP


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