opening a bar with slots in W. Virginia

[corey adams]

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.

[Andy Hardy]

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 ?

[Steve Bourie]

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

[Denny]

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.

[RenoPlayer]

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