Politics & Government
Debate At Capitol: Electronic Pull Tab Games In Play Look Too Much Like Slot Machines
Having the games is a draw for customers and gives a boost to employees during a difficult year for business amid the pandemic, Lara said.
May 6, 2021
A House DFL proposal at the state capitol would ban all electronic pull tab games currently in play across the state because they are too similar to slot machines, a move that would cost bars, restaurants and charities that benefit from the revenue tens of millions of dollars.
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Eric Lara, general manager of Hoggsbreath sports bar in St. Paul, said having the games is a draw for customers and gives a boost to employees during a difficult year for business amid the pandemic.
“When someone wins or comes in and just puts down a lot of money—right off the bat the first thing they want to do is take care of the person that’s helping them,” he said.
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