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As a way of helping bingo promoters in Missouri, the state is considering passing legislation that would give them the right to operate low jackpot slot machines.  However, there are of course quite a few people that do not support slot machine in Missouri, even as a way of helping fraternal organizations raise money for charitable projects.  As a matter of fact, some think the best way to help bingo promoters is improve the legislation restricting their bingo games.

One of the main problems with the legislation that would allow slot machines in fraternal lodges is the lack of enforcement.  The legislation puts a $3,600 cap on daily jackpots but there is no one around to see that the cap is honored.  Casinos have a state gaming agent on site for the purpose of enforcing gambling laws and ensure that the games are being kept honest on both sides.  As far as can be told now, the only enforcer at a fraternal lodge would be the bartender, who is likely to turn a blind eye if the slot machines are making a profit.

Slot machine opponents believe that legislators could very easily modify and update bingo legislation to bring back the business the game used to generate.  For years now Jefferson City, Missouri has been collecting proposals that would improve bingo business for these groups and doing absolutely nothing with them. 

It is likely that if the unfairly low jackpot cap of $500 was removed from bingo games, they may attract more business.

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