He spoke to the business owners about what banning the machines would do to their bottom lines.

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There's about 12 businesses in Belton that could see some changes in who they serve and how they operates as the City Council considers banning No Chance gaming machines.

Ryan Emmil is a regular at the Paradise Bar and Grill on North Scott Avenue. Emmil plays the machines a few times a week.

"I've won a few thousand on these machines," he said. "Lose a hundred or two, yeah, its not so fun, but youre still helping out local business owners."

At the Paradise Bar and Grill, that's what owner, Teresa McRoy values most, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for newcomers and regulars.

"Its just their little local dive bar," she said.

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