Iowa Lottery adds machines resembling slot machines at taverns

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CASH Only — Tue, 27 Apr 2004 16:26:55 GMT

Since IA Lottery players must be 21, the IA Lottery should sell tickets only in bars, etc.

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keystonechas — Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:53:37 GMT

$1.00 per playTop prize $300.00I can see why the machines are going in taverns.You would have to be drunk or stupid to play. What a joke!Chas

Iowa Lottery adds machines resembling slot machines at taverns

Lottery Post — Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:16:35 GMT

The Iowa Lottery will begin distributing 4,000 video pull-tab machines which resemble slot machines to taverns and fraternal clubs in the next few weeks.Iowa Lottery Chief Executive Edward Stanek said Monday the machines are projected to help the lottery make an additional $20 million in annual profit.The new machines will charge $1 per play. The top prize is $300.Players insert money into the equipment as with any other vending machine. After the ticket is dispensed, the video monitor displays