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Warrants executed at Auglaize County gaming sites

Apr. 11-COLUMBUS - Search warrants were executed at three Auglaize County gambling establishments Wednesday as part of an investigation by the Ohio Casino Control Commission into alleged illegal gaming activities. According to a press release issued by the state agency, the investigation was launched after numerous complaints were received that the…

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Gas stations defy Springfield's gambling machine ban

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - KOLR 10 Investigates at least two gas stations that are gambling with the city of Springfield's new rule banning slot machine-style games that pay out cash prizes. According to the ordinance, it took effect upon passage Monday night. KOLR 10 Investigates visited multiple Fast'N Friendly convenience store supervisors who claim…

Incidents ・ 17 February 2024

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Sheriff says Nash County not ready for casino

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) - Old Carriage Road in Rocky Mount is mostly filled with trees. However, soon the area could be the site of slot machines, table games, and sports betting. "You know, you got 90 million vehicles that travel that corridor of I-95 and U.S. 64. So, obviously, from a business standpoint, if I was looking for a place to put it,…

Incidents ・ 18 August 2023

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Undercover sting busts man accused of operating gambling houses in northern Arkansas

HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) - Police arrested a man following a bust of what they call gambling houses in northern Arkansas. Daniel Scallorn, 33, of Green Forest, Ark., faces a felony charge of maintaining a gambling house. Scallorn posted a bond of $25000. Police shut down businesses called Internet lounges in Harrison and Mountain Home. Police say they…

Incidents ・ 29 July 2022

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Former Johnston County Business Operator Indicted For Gambling, Operating Slot Machines

CLAYTON - A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted the operator of a former Clayton business. David Leigh Eilers, age 49, of Rocky Mount was named in a three count criminal indictment. Eilers was indicted for misdemeanor gambling, misdemeanor operate/possess a slot machine, and felony operate five or more video gaming machines. Eilers reportedly…

Law ・ 25 May 2022

WCPO 9 News

Ohio's newest way to gamble: Electronic instant bingo

CINCINNATI - Ohio launched a new form of gambling April 1. Mark Rizzo claimed two jackpots by April 3. "Saturday I won $500 and Sunday I won $400," said Rizzo, a State Farm Insurance agent and proud member of VFW Post 6069 in Lebanon. "It's money for the charities, so it beats going to the casino where they give nothing." The Lebanon post is one of…

Bingo ・ 02 May 2022

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2 alleged illegal casinos raided in Lansing

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - Raids were recently conducted at two alleged storefront casinos in Lansing. The first raid was executed at Bourbon Street in the Logan Square Shopping Center on the 3200 block of S. MLK Blvd. and the second raid was conducted on March 4 at 777 Game of Skill on the 5000 block of S. Cedar St. The Lansing Police first reached…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2022

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Gambling Games, Money Seized during Raids in Lansing, Michigan

The gaming regulator in Michigan released details regarding two raids against alleged storefront casinos in Lansing. During the raids, more than $90000 in cash was seized as well as a total of 82 gambling machines. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) released details Tuesday regarding two raids done in Lansing, Michigan recently. Under a…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2022

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Alleged storefront casinos in Lansing raided for more than $91K, officials say

LANSING, MI -- Raids on two suspected illegal gambling operations led to the confiscation of more than $91500 and 82 gambling machines in the last week, officials said. The raids were carried out by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Lansing Police Department investigators, with assistance from the Michigan Gaming Control Board. A…

Incidents ・ 08 March 2022

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Alleged Lansing storefront casino locations' games confiscated

Law ・ 08 March 2022

Honolulu Civil Beat

Illegal Gambling Rooms Keep Springing Up But Police Have Few Tools To Shut Them Down

This is the second installment in a new series, " Rolling the Dice," which is taking a deeper look at the perennial question of whether gambling should be legalized in Hawaii. On any given night on Oahu, the Honolulu Police Department's Narcotics and Vice Division is keeping tabs on dozens of illicit gambling rooms scattered across the island in…

Law ・ 19 January 2022

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Suspect Arrested for Shooting a Security Guard at Santa Fe Casino over Fake Cheque

As per Metro Police, a Henderson man suspected of shooting a Las Vegas casino security officer on Thursday, 16th December was trying to cash a fake City of Las Vegas payroll check at the casino's cage. At about 2:30 p.m., Michael Kasper entered the casino in the 4900 block of North Rancho Drive and headed straight for the gambling cage, according…

Incidents ・ 26 December 2021

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Southern California Busts Criminal Gang Involved in Illegal Gambling

Reports about illegal gambling continue to abound across the United States. The people arrested in such operations often exceed the imagination in terms of the businesses they have been operating and the severity with which they have treated others. Now, Southern California has a response for one such organization. A raid by police authorities in…

Law ・ 10 December 2021

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Local News Investigates Illegal Gambling Parlors in Ohio

Ohio continues to have an illegal gambling problem. Even after shutting down several locations with unregulated gambling machines, it's an ongoing issue as ABC News 5 in Cleveland has uncovered many more. Reporter Rob Regan took his hidden camera to businesses in Medina, Akron and Mentor-on-the-Lake that operate "skill games". He discovered that…

Law ・ 23 November 2021

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Cash payouts at skill game centers raise red flags

MEDINA, Ohio - Ohio casinos are on pace to shatter revenue records this year, bringing in $821 million so far this year alone. But a News 5 hidden camera investigation reveals Ohio's four licensed casinos in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo aren't the only games around. Instead, News 5 found underground gaming centers in suburban strip…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 November 2021

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PAPD makes gambling arrests

A police investigation into reported illegal gambling linked to 8-liner machines led to an arrest and the closure of one location as well as an arrest at a separate business. Ngan Kieu To, 46, of Port Arthur was arrested Nov. 4 for gambling promotion while working at Lucky's Game Room, 1110 Ninth Ave. Bond was set at $750, which she posted the…

Incidents ・ 13 November 2021

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Cashless gaming launches at Hollywood Casino Columbus

Hollywood Casino Columbus is the first casino in Ohio to launch this kind of technology, according to a release. COLUMBUS, Ohio - People will no longer need to carry credit cards or cash with them to Hollywood Casino Columbus. The casino announced that guests will be allowed to connect their phones to slot machines and table games. This will all be…

Payment Methods ・ 17 October 2021

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Gamblers can now download an app and leave their cash at home

COLUMBUS (WCMH) - New technology is allowing gamblers to tap an app instead of plunking down cash at the casino. Hollywood Casino Columbus has added the new technology to its mobile app. The feature allows guests to set up and connect a virtual wallet to slot machines and table games; they'll also be able to add funds and collect winnings using the…

Mobile ・ 15 October 2021

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Police shutting down illegal gambling dens

Daun Penh district authorities shut down seven illegal gambling sites on July 3. Daun penh administration The Daun Penh district administration in Phnom Penh warned of legal action against the owners of seven establishments in Wat Phnom, Phsar Thmei I, Phsar Kandal and Srah Chak suspected of running illegal online gambling operations. The action…

Law ・ 04 July 2021

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Over 20 gambling machines seized at a hair braiding salon in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Huntsville Police (HPD) shut down an illegal gambling operation on Tuesday. The department seized more than 20 machines and over $3000 in cash from Didi African Hair Braiding salon off Jordan Lane and Holmes Avenue. This business is advertised as a hair braiding salon but there is a sign on the door that says members only and…

Incidents ・ 10 April 2021

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Covid 19: US Casino & Gambling Industry Fears Extinction

The coronavirus outbreak, which first emerged in China in December 2019, left a massive impact on the economy of the entire world. The situation is getting worse and worse each day. The United States became the epicenter of the pandemic a few days ago. The numbers are growing rapidly and we are now looking at more than 1 million cases and over…

Covid ・ 06 February 2021