{"id":315193,"date":"2024-03-25T09:04:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T14:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=315193"},"modified":"2024-03-25T11:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T16:00:10","slug":"illegal-gambling-operations-raided-in-four-states-as-part-of-continuing-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/illegal-gambling-operations-raided-in-four-states-as-part-of-continuing-crackdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Illegal Gambling Operations Raided in Four States as Part of Continuing Crackdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

A series of raids on illegal gaming operations across the country has seen several people arrested over the past month.<\/p>\n

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The City of Flint Municipal Center, pictured above. A local business was raided recently by Michigan authorities for alleged gambling. (Image: MLive.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Flint<\/a>, Mich., two men were charged earlier this month with running a gambling operation without a license, two counts of using computers to commit a crime, and a count of maintaining a gambling house for gain.<\/p>\n

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The suspects, Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, 52, of Grand Blanc, Mich., and Robert Jamerson, 55, of Saginaw, Mich. were arrested last month after authorities raided a storefront business where the two reportedly operated 11 slot<\/a> machines. Authorities also found 13 computers, which were used to operate the games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Other properties linked to the men have been raided previously by authorities as part of investigations into illegal gambling.<\/p>\n

Holding those who choose to break the law and run alleged illegal gambling operations accountable for their actions is paramount to ensuring the safety and integrity of our neighborhoods,\u201d<\/strong> Michigan<\/a> Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams recently said in a statement following the latest raid.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cBy enforcing strict regulations and prosecuting offenders, we strive to maintain a gaming environment that is not only enjoyable, but also adheres to the principles of fairness, legality, and community safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

$30K Seized in California<\/h2>\n

Across the country in Modesto, California<\/a>, authorities raided an illegal gambling operation last week.<\/p>\n

The court-ordered search led to the seizure of more than $30K in cash and 17 gambling machines. Two unnamed men were charged.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The raid was linked to the investigation of illegal gambling at a convenience store and at other local businesses, as well as at a Modesto residence.<\/p>\n

Ohio Gambling Den<\/h2>\n

In another case, an internet cafe in Dayton, Ohio<\/a> was raided earlier this month for alleged illegal gambling.<\/p>\n

Local police searched Lucky Day Internet Cafe following an undercover operation there, according to Ohio TV station WHIO<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police seized several gambling machines and an unspecified amount of cash from the business. Criminal charges are likely.<\/p>\n

$31K Seized, Arrests in Texas<\/h2>\n

In a separate raid in Corpus Christi, Texas<\/a>, last month, authorities seized about $31K in cash from an illegal gambling operation at the El Patron Sweepstakes Gameroom, according to Texas TV station KRIS<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Police also seized 90 items associated with gambling.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andria Thompson, 34, was charged with gambling promotion, possession of a gambling device, keeping a gambling place, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Twenty-three people identified as customers of the operation were issued citations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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