GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Fifty-three gaming machines were removed and seized from a suspected illegal gambling location in Mundy Township, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
According to a Tuesday, Oct. 4, news release, The Hot Spot, 5542 Fenton Rd., was raided along with three other locations outside of Genesee County on Sept. 29.
“We’ve seen an increasing number of complaints about alleged illegal gambling, and we appreciate the help received from citizens who call our tip line at 888-314-2682,” said Henry Williams, Michigan Gaming Control Board executive director. “The MGCB works closely with local law enforcement agencies to investigate alleged illegal gambling locations, which do not provide the protections associated with legal, regulated gaming and can bring unwanted crime to neighborhoods.”
The Mundy Township storefront allegedly offered customers the chance to play casino-style games in conjunction with a purchase of overpriced snacks and merchandise, per the news release.
Customers allegedly received so-called “promotional” game play by making purchases and received cash awards for winning.
More than $9,100 in alleged gaming-related cash was seized when search warrants were executed at the Mundy Township storefront.
The Michigan State Police assisted in executing the search warrants.
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