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West Virginian operators of video lottery terminals (VLTs) scored a victory on 29 September when the state lottery commission amended its rules regarding VLT licence-holders.
Current licensees – mostly operators – are now allowed to bid on unclaimed licences in every round. Bids for ten-year VLT licences began in October; the licences run from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2021.
Controversy had arisen over prior West Virginia Lottery Commission rules, which would have established bidding procedures that helped to eject existing operators and install their own equipment.
Operators were worried that this would threaten their significant investments in both VLT equipment and maintenance, and a lawsuit was filed by the strong West Virginia Amusement & Limited Video Lottery Association, protesting this “pro-location” procedure. The rule was then changed, perhaps as a pre-emptive concession by the commission to avoid a court ruling against it.
The lawsuit may still proceed, however. Association attorneys claim disagreement as to who is subject to the decision. Should only the 1800 locations and their licences that are currently unclaimed be affected, or should all 5000 locations that were up for bid be included?
