Raids target illegal gambling in Detroit

Michigan

August 12, 2008

Anonymous The Record Eagle Wed Aug 13, 2008, 09:47 AM EDT

DETROIT -- Authorities are targeting illegal gambling at Detroit-area bars.

The Michigan State Police Gaming Section and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission say Tuesday they conducted raids recently on seven bars as part of what authorities are calling "Operation Unplugged."

The raids stem from complaints dating back to 2006 that bars were paying customers for credits earned on video poker and video slot machines. Such payments are in violation of gambling regulations.

Twenty-three video poker and slot machines, as well as $21,830 in cash, were seized in the raids.

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