Torch f iled the lawsuit in early 2021, when it faced felony charges of promoting gambling in a Linn County case. “We look forward to our day in court and a determination that these amusement devices are legal,” Hatfield said. “Torch Electronics is an illegal competitor and its illegal gaming devices are harming our members,” the gaming association said in its statement.Ĭhuck Hatfield, the attorney for Torch and the other plaintiffs, said in a text message he will also file an appeal of Green’s decision. That same decision, issued Monday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green, also dismissed the case raised by Torch and convenience store operator Warrenton Oil accusing the Missouri State Highway Patrol of harassing the company by investigating its games. The Missouri Gaming Association said in a news release Wednesday that it will appeal the decision that dismissed its claims against Torch Electronics. An appeals court will be asked to take another look at whether a trade association for Missouri casinos can sue a company that puts video games offering cash prizes in convenience stores and other retailers across the state.

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