Author Archive

Texas Sweepstakes game rooms operating in Coastal Bend, benefit nonprofits

Corpus Christi  — The Nueces County District Attorney’s Office has said computerized game rooms operating in the area are not their priority, and some are sprouting in the Coastal Bend.

In fact, one game room operator told us what they are offering is completely legal and even invited all of us to check out what they call Texas Sweepstakes Gaming. Read More

Texas “Sweepstakes Gaming”

Texas Gaming Equipment February 28, 2020

Over the past several years, in shopping malls and storefronts across the country, smart entrepreneurs have begun operating what are called sweepstakes parlors. They look and smell like miniature casinos, and they’re lined with terminals featuring electronic games that are legal slot machines, video poker and other games on which money tends to be wagered. These parlors work great when ran honestly and true to the law. Read More

1 injured in Raleigh sweepstakes parlor shooting

Legal News October 3, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh police say one person was injured in a shooting near a Raleigh sweepstakes parlor.

Police say a call came in around 10:34 p.m. for a shooting at 808 Rock Quarry Rd. Read More

Internet cafes file lawsuit in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– A push to close dangerous businesses in Jacksonville could be delayed because of a new lawsuit.

The attorney who filed the lawsuit is representing three internet cafes in Jacksonville.

Kelly Mathis says the city ordinance that intends to shut internet cafes down is unconstitutional and will leave thousands of people out of work. Read More

Illegal Gaming Machines, Money Seized In Two Casino Raids In Reidsville

Legal News August 29, 2019

The One Stop Grocery and the Pan Mart were both raided as part of the investigation.

REIDSVILLE, N.C. — Illegal Gaming Machines, Money Seized In Two Casino Raids In Reidsville

Investigators have seized a number of gaming machines as part of an illegal casino raid involving two stores in Reidsville.

ALE special agents, Homeland Security, Reidsville Police and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office raided the businesses at the One Stop Grocery on Vance Street and also Pan Mart located on West Harrison Street. Read More

Florida Internet Cafes: Legal In City, Illegal In County

At least six internet cafes are operating in St. Augustine, Florida. They’re legal in the city but not in St. Johns County where St. Augustine is located. St. Augustine Police Department Assistant Chief Anthony Cuthbert said, “We’re just monitoring the legal landscape to see if anything comes out of that. For now, from what we can, tell they’re operating legally.” Read More