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Posting Date: April 11, 20,24, 11.40h
The last update was made on April 11, 2024 at 11:47am.
Ohio Casino Control Commission On Wednesday, agents of the (OCCC), along with local police, seized money and multiple gaming machines from three alleged illegal gambling establishments.
Grand Luck Gaming was identified in St. Marys as were Moon City Gaming and Lucky 7 Wapakoneta.
The number of machines taken was not disclosed. It is also unclear exactly how much money was taken. Also, documents were taken. Ohio authorities.
Arrests Are Likely
As of yet, there has not been a single charge brought against anyone as a consequence of the The raidsAuthorities said that future charges could be brought.
The raids were ordered by the courts after public complaints were made about three of the operations.
About 11 miles separate the two western Ohio communities.
In an attempt to stop illegal gambling, the OCCC conducted an investigation. A state judge then approved searches.
Matthew Schuler, Executive Director of the OCCC said that illegal casinos are operated without adequate oversight. They prey on Ohioans who are vulnerable.
Grand Luck was under the surveillance of authorities for several months.
St. Marys’ Mayor Joe Hurlburt made a public statement that Grand Luck and other gaming operations do not comply with any regulations of the State. “It was about time that they shut down.”
Hurlburt says that businesses can give away tokens as a way to get customers to exchange them for goods. The operations may eventually lead to illegal activity, such as paying money out to the winners.
Hurlburt said that, over time, as they become familiar with a particular person, the merchandise becomes cash. This is illegal.
The Operation That Led to Robbery
It wasn’t just illegal gambling that was a concern. They have also been involved in other forms of criminal activity, including robberiesLocal police claim that there are thefts and violent attacks.
St. Marys Police Department Chief Jake Sutton made a comment about Grand Luck Gaming in a recent statement.
The three sites raided are not licensed casinos.
“[There are] Sutton said that there are “only four licensed commercial casinos” in Ohio. Commercial casinos that are licensed to operate in Ohio. ClevelandColumbus, Dayton, Toledo.
The OCCC regulates and supervises Ohio’s four commercial casinos, sports betting, amusement games with skill, and fantasy competitions.
St. Marys police and Wapakoneta polic departments assisted with searches.
St Marys lies about 200 miles to the west of Cleveland.
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