You can own the early E series now in FL...
the hoppers are mechanical in operation; how much they pay is controlled electronically (it really depends on how one interprets the law). I haven't read the entire FL law...perhaps when Von isn't drunk, he can look it up for you
*LA Slots only lists the "can't do this" part of the laws on their site, so the info is incomplete. NY is a prime example....30 years, yes...but there are affirmative defenses.
E-me if you want more info
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