Gambling, whether it's horse-racing or slot machines, is regulated at the state level. The gambling industry is undergoing tremendous change. It was not too long ago that Nevada was the only state in the United States that allowed casino gambling. Today, numerous states are either considering legalizing gambling or already have done so. See full list on wsgc.wa.gov. Unlike the casinos in Washington state, in many states, the slot machine payback statistics for that particular state’s casinos are released as a matter of public record. Just click here to see a list of slot machine payback statistics for all U.S. Most Washington casinos are open on a 24-hour basis. 'Gambling device,' as used in this chapter, means: (1) Any device or mechanism the operation of which a right to money, credits, deposits or other things of value may be created, in return for a consideration, as the result of the operation of an element of chance, including, but not limited to slot machines, video pull-tabs, video poker, and other electronic games of chance; (2) any device.

Legal Information for slot machines

State and Federal Laws

Slot Machines Unlimited Inc. is registered by the United States Department of Justice – Attorney General’s Office in Washington, DC and operates in full compliance with the Gambling Devices Act of 1962. This registration includes the buying, reconditioning, repairing and selling of gambling devices.

State Laws and Regulations Regarding Private Ownership of Slot Machines

It is crucial the customer verify laws regarding ownership of gambling devices in the state of residence. We provide a State-by-State reference chart below. However, it is the sole responsibility of the customer to determine and verify their own State’s, County’s, Township’s or Municipality’s laws, statutes, and/or ordinances for private home ownership of slot machines and/or gambling devices.

Private home ownership of slot machines is for entertainment and amusement purchases only. Slot machines are sold for home use only. Unless specifically permitted by law, the use of privately owned gambling devices for gambling for profit is strictly prohibited.

Delivery

Customer pick up of slot machines is available from our location in southwestern Ohio. Local home delivery when offered by Slot Machine Unlimited Inc. will only be made to states in which private ownership of a slot machine is permitted by law.

Please reference the below chart about the legality of purchasing a slot machine by state. Slot Machines Unlimited cannot fulfill orders originating from states where slot machine purchases are prohibited by law.

STATE	LEGAL STATUS RESTRICTIONS/USE OF CURRENCY	LEGAL REFERENCE
Alaska	ALL LEGAL	Alaska Statutes – Section 11.66.260
Arizona	ALL LEGAL	Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3301 – 13-3309
Arkansas	ALL LEGAL	N/A
Kentucky	ALL LEGAL	Kentucky Revised Statutes 528.080
Maine	ALL LEGAL	Maine Revised Statutes Title 17A – Chapter 39
Minnesota	ALL LEGAL	Minnesota Statutes and Criminal Laws
Nevada	ALL LEGAL	N/A
Ohio	ALL LEGAL	Ohio Revised Code
Rhode Island	ALL LEGAL	Rhode Island General Laws
Texas	ALL LEGAL	Texas Statutes Chapter 47
Utah	ALL LEGAL	N/A
Virginia	ALL LEGAL	N/A
West Virginia	ALL LEGAL	N/A
California	MACHINES 25 YEARS OR OLDER	California Penal Code 330.7
Colorado	MACHINES MANUFACTURED PRE – 1984	Colorado Revised Statutes 12-47.1-103
Delaware	MACHINES 25 YEARS OR OLDER	28 Delaware 904

Washington State Slot Machine Laws