![]() ![]() The last time Channel 5 News asked Elsa's police chief to weigh in on how he felt about 8-liners in his city, Chief Robert Mcginnis told us off camera he was concerned crime would go up, adding that he didn't have enough cops to patrol the streets. There's a limit of how many game rooms can operate in Elsa, only five are allowed. "We're a small community, and any type of revenue that we can generate is going to help our community,” Elsa Mayor Alonzo Perez said. The mayor of Elsa sees things differently. He believes the elderly, which are known to frequent the game rooms, already have a tough time breaking it even with living expenses. "That they're going to make their profit, and it's going to be on the backs of the elderly and that's the demographic that generally visits these game rooms,” Avila said.Īvila says legally operating 8-liner game rooms in Elsa shouldn't have been allowed to begin with. In Texas, gambling is illegal, but with certain exceptions, it is allowed.Įlsa resident Zeke Avila does not like his new neighbors. But inside, you will find the slot machines - minus the big cash prizes. On the outside, you might not see the glitz of Vegas on the outside. The Jackpot Junction on 107 in Elsa is open for business. The 8-liners are legal, as long as the operators follow certain rules, but some people still have concerns. An 8-liner game room is open for business in Elsa, and more could be coming.
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