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Councilwoman Teri Castillo is pushing to ban eight-liner gambling machines across San Antonio to crack down on illegal operations. If it passes, these casino-style games will disappear from local neighborhoods.
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Local businesses hosting these machines might lose a steady stream of side cash, but the city could see savings in reduced enforcement and crime-related costs.
Nearby residents and neighborhoods win big by getting rid of the shady crowds and crime that often tag along with these pseudo-casinos.
Operators of these machines and business owners who rely on them to pull in customers take a direct hit.
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