Are you planning to buy and sell real slot machines in the US?
Make sure you understand the legality
Many US hobbyists and antique collectors are keen buyers and sellers of real slot machines. Whether they be in the traditional mechanical form or the advanced electronic version, any slot machine can be bought and sold, however there are exceptions. These exceptions differ within each US State, hence it is important to first understand the legality.
There are some US States that have all forms of slot machines illegal to buy and sale, whilst others only limit buying and selling to the age.
Please check to ensure you are legally allowed to buy and sell slot machines in your state.
US States Legality – Buying and Selling Slot Machines
US State | Legality |
Alabama | Class II machines only |
Arizona | All |
Alaska | All |
Arkansas | All |
California | 25 years and Older |
Colorado | Older than 1984 |
Connecticut | Illegal |
Delaware | 25 years and Older |
District of Columbia | Older than 1952 |
Florida | 20 years and Older |
Georgia | Older than 1950 |
Hawaii | Illegal |
Idaho | Older than 1950 |
Illinois | 25 years and Older |
Indiana | 40 years and Older |
Iowa | 25 years and Older |
Kansas | Older than 1950 |
Kentucky | All |
Louisiana | 25 years and Older |
Maine | All |
Maryland | 25 years and Older |
Massachusetts | 30 years and Older |
Michigan | 25 years and Older |
Minnesota | All |
Mississippi | 25 years and Older |
Montana | 25 years and Older |
Missouri | 30 years and Older |
Nebraska | Illegal |
New Hampshire | 25 years and Older |
New Jersey | Older than 1941 |
New Mexico | 25 years and Older |
New York | 30 years and Older |
Nevada | All |
North Carolina | 25 years and Older |
North Dakota | 25 years and Older |
Ohio | All |
Oklahoma | 25 years and Older |
Oregon | 25 years and Older |
Pennsylvania | 25 years and Older |
Rhode Island | All |
South Carolina | Illegal |
South Dakota | Older than 1941 |
Tennessee | Illegal |
Texas | All |
Utah | All |
Vermont | Older than 1954 |
Virginia | All |
Washington | 25 years and Older |
West Virginia | All |
Wisconsin | 25 years and Older |
Wyoming | 25 years and Older |