There is currently a range of legal gambling options available to visitors and residents of Ohio. From slots, casino gambling and mobile and retail sports betting, the state offers robust options to people who enjoy gambling.
Regardless of the legal offering, the state continues to combat illegal gambling, both online and via illegal betting venues. In a recent operation against illegal gambling, the state’s gambling regulator, in collaboration with law enforcement, raided three businesses and seized nearly 200 slot machines.
Two People Arrested on Suspicion of Illegal Gambling
The operation was conducted by officers with the Columbus Police, who were joined by gaming agents with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC). A report released by the Columbus Dispatch suggests that OCCC agents and law enforcement officers executed search warrants at several businesses after complaints were filed about illegal gambling.
The offering of gambling services without a license, regardless if online or via a land-based venue is in violation of the state’s gambling regulations. As a result, raids were conducted at Blackjack Skill Game located at 4434 Crossroads Center, a business called 777 at the 4800 block of West Broad Street and Winners Arcade! on 3439 E. Broad St. in Columbus. The raids saw the seizure of a total of 184 slot machines. In addition, the OCCC and law enforcement agents seized cash but did not publicly disclose the sum…