The new VGTs in 2017 were at 6,359 locations, with 28,771 machines, and won $1.3 billion, but with the ridiculously low tax of 30%, only produced $391 million in new taxes, not offsetting the $525 million lost from the original 9 riverboats.

Looking at New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, VGT's could have easily been taxed at 50 to over 60% and still been very profitable for the establishment owner and route operator. The VGT deal was so good that many businesses, like bowling alleys, beauty salons, and cafes, applied for liquor licenses, easily approved by communities who were to benefit from a share of the new tax revenue. The state recently raised the tax rate on VGT's to 33% but continues to potentially lose $300 million or more annually by playing politics.