FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Agents from the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), along with deputies from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office served search warrants on four businesses in Fayette County associated with illegal gambling.
It happened Wednesday at numerous skilled gaming centers throughout the county.
OCCC Agents launched an investigation after receiving complaints the businesses were paying out cash prizes and operating illegal gaming machines in violation of Ohio law.
“The operators of these illegal casinos took advantage of their community to line their own pockets in blatent disregard of the law,” said Matthew Schuler, Executive Director of the Ohio Casino Control Commission. “The Commission is tasked with ensuring gaming in Ohio is conducted honestly and with integrity, and we will continue to take action against those who violate Ohio’s gaming laws.”
“We appreciate the assistance of the Ohio Casino Control Commission in shutting down these illegal establishments, which prey on vulnerable Ohioans,” said Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.
Warrants were served at: Unique Treasures in Jeffersonville, Jackpots in Washington Court House, Miss Kay’s in Washington Court House, and Shamrock’s, also in Washington Court House.
Agents seized gaming equipment, cash, and documents from all locations. No arrests were made, and the investigation is ongoing.