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For four months now investigations have been made with regard to video poker operators in Charlotte and the counties around it. 31 arrests have been made so far. As per reports 120 poker machines have been confiscated. These machines were being operated illegally. The payouts made amount to $156,000. Almost 50 machines were destroyed on Thursday. This was done as per a court directive. Video poker machines are legal in North Carolina. However, a license is a must. Charlotte.com reports:

Video poker machines are legal in North Carolina, if properly licensed, but cash payouts are not. State law limits winnings to $10 in store merchandise.

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Video poker may soon be fading out what with state lottery coming in. These are the views of Gov. Mike Easley. It is felt that a good thing would be for video poker to disappear from North Carolina as it has caused serious problems for the law enforcement agencies across the state and that is why the sheriff has asked the legislature to ban it. New-record.com reports:

Easley hinted that the new lottery commission might not allow establishments that sell lottery tickets to operate video poker machines as well. So far, lawmakers have resisted taking any action to curtail video poker, perhaps because video poker operators have made large campaign contributions to powerful legislators.

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