""I am pleased to announce Torch Electronics has suspended all operations involving illegal gambling devices, effective this Friday, as a result of a coordinated investigation by my office and the U.S. Attorneys. Torch's agreement to proactively halt these operations signals clearly that there has never been a gray market.""
"State officials have long pointed to the company as the biggest distributor of unlawful gambling devices in Missouri. The shutdown follows a joint investigation involving both U.S. Attorney's Offices in Missouri and the attorney general's office, indicating a coordinated push to rein in machines that have spread through gas stations, convenience stores, and other retail spots."
Torch Electronics, Missouri's largest supplier of electronic gambling machines, is shutting down operations due to a coordinated investigation by state and federal authorities. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that the company will stop running its machines effective April 10, 2026, to avoid criminal prosecution. This move is part of a broader effort to address illegal gaming, as officials assert that there has never been a legal gray market for these devices. Investigations and enforcement actions will continue against unlawful gambling practices.
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