Authorities say no video poker machines in Lincoln County

“I’d then have to get a court order to have the machines destroyed”

Fire & Police : Authorities say no video poker machines in Lincoln County By Jon Mayhew, Editor Lincoln Tribune LINCOLNTON — Businesses across North Carolina were required to have all video poker machines … via Lincoln Tribune

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Thu, July 5th, 2007

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