WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Town Council passed a new ordinance on March 13 to address the excessive gaming businesses popping up within city limits.
Historically there have been issues associated with many of these electronic gaming businesses including armed robbery or fraud, causing the police department to constantly send resources to the stores.
“We get frequent call outs for police,” Town Manager David Edwards said. “Whether it’s disagreements between patrons and management, noise complaints or loitering — issues like that.”
Neighboring businesses also expressed concern with the crowds gathering outside the electronic gaming sites. Their concerns include whether their patrons or employees will feel comfortable going from the business to their cars with the gaming crowds.