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Missouri House Passes Controversial Video Lottery Bill

2/19/2026

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The Missouri House of Representatives passed legislation on February 18, 2026 to create a state-run video lottery system by a one-vote margin.
The bill would regulate unlicensed slot machines by allowing the Missouri Lottery to license video games and require an 80% payout.
One-third of profits would fund state education, a 3% local-government tax would be collected, and its Senate fate remains uncertain.

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Story summary

The Missouri House of Representatives passed legislation on February 18, 2026 to create a state-run video lottery system by a one-vote margin.
The bill would regulate unlicensed slot machines by allowing the Missouri Lottery to license video games and require an 80% payout.
One-third of profits would fund state education, a 3% local-government tax would be collected, and its Senate fate remains uncertain.