South Side Gas Station Cited for Running Illegal Gambling Casino
During a routine license renewal check of a local business, Mount Pleasant Police found eight illegal gambling machines on the premises. Because five were located in a back room, the owner was cited with running an illegal gambling casino.
**Updated 4:30 pm A Mount Pleasant gas station could face sanctions after police discovered what they say is an illegal casino gambling operation in a back room. According to Mount Pleasant Police, officers visited SF Petroleum, 2325 Racine Street, on Saturday for a routine license renewal check. State statute clearly defines video gambling machines as illegal, but it is a felony for establishments with a Class A liquor license to have any of the machines. Police have referred the incident to the Department of Revenue for further review and possible action. If a business with a Class B liquor license has the machines, it is not a felony and falls under the jurisdiction of the DOR. The tavern or restaurant owner could face fines of up to $…
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Heather Asiyanbi
2:23 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Hi all - I believe the owner of the station complied with conditions set forth to get his liquor license renewed. I have a call into Mount Pleasant to be sure and will update the story when I find out. more ›