Springfield Police Investigating Video Game Lounges Citywide

There is a strong police presence at several different video game lounges in Springfield.

Officers say the move is part of a “multi-jurisdictional investigation”.

There is a belief it may be associated with the recently passed ban on gaming machines that pay out a monetary prize.

Pushback has been seen since the ordinance was passed, with several gas stations and gaming lounges refusing to comply, as well as Torch Electronics filing a lawsuit against the city of Springfield in late February.

The investigation is ongoing, and we’ll provide more information on this story as it becomes available.