A recent sweeping investigation by law enforcement officers into illegal gambling locations and operations that have been running across the Southern Ohio region has resulted in the confiscation of more than 100 slot machines and over $200,000 in illegal cash.
This comes on the back of more widespread societal concerns in the state regarding the impact of gambling on local communities. The sting was run by the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force, which had been investigating this particular case for more than a year. The operation targeted multiple different businesses that were suspected to be operating criminal and underworld casino-style gaming setups.
Three main establishments were at the center of the investigation, which was submitted to the Scioto County Grand Jury in mid-November. Lucky Dog 7 in South Point, Three Kings in New Boston, and Three Aces in Portsmouth were the main culprits that the task force managed to mount evidence against. The operation gathered evidence to suggest that these establishments were ‘Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity’. It remains to be seen what the outcome of this will be when it goes to court…