Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.
Eight-liner machines are electronic devices resembling a slot machine. On these devices, a person wins by matching symbols in one of eight lines.
Texas law forbids gambling devices from awarding cash prizes. However, there is a part of the law — commonly referred to as the "fuzzy animal" exception — that allows operators to award non-cash prizes that are worth less than $5.
Over the years, Texas courts have had to determine if certain prizes being given out on these machines are legal.
Note If you suspect someone is operating an illegal gambling device, contact the county sheriff's office where the device is located to report it.
Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.