Ohio Gambling Raids Seize Nine Machines, Cash.

In a continuing investigation into illicit gambling in Trumbull County, Ohio, four retail businesses, their staffs, and owners were charged this week.

On Wednesday, 15 people were cited after companies were searched undercover. WKBN, a local TV station, reported cash and nine gaming machines seized.

The accused received court summonses for gambling or operating a gambling establishment.

Warren Companies Looked

State officials revealed the areas late this week. Specifically, Two gaming machines and $1,461 were taken from Convenient Food Mart in Warren. The store received four liquor permit gambling citations. Four workers and the owner received court summonses.

In addition, Warren’s Northend Supermarket. Specifically, Two gaming machines and $404 were seized. The store received four liquor permit gambling citations. Three workers and the owner were summoned.

Also, Howland Gas Land Mart was accused. Two gaming machines and $789 were seized. The store received four liquor permit gambling citations. Court summoned two workers and the owner.

Finally, Champion Convenient Mart in Champion. In fact, Three gambling machines and $1,065 were seized. Moreover, the business received five liquor permit gambling citations. Two workers and the owner received court summons.

According to the Tribune Chronicle, Ohio’s Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit and local police departments conducted the investigation.

Company Fines

Ohio officials fined BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, and DraftKings $150K each this week in an unrelated move.

Each business violated Ohio’s responsible gambling message laws.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) said the three companies or their affiliate marketing supplier misrepresented products on platforms. In addition, The OCCC said they didn’t show a problem gambling hotline or other help.

Since December 14, Ohio authorities cited five operators. All cases claim responsible betting crimes.

Launched Sports Betting and Gambling

Sportsbooks and apps started taking legal bets on New Year’s Day.

In addition, Sportsbooks started with fanfare on January 1 to celebrate greater betting.

Former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose visited Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati. He made the first sportsbook bet.

New Year’s Day saw two BetMGM tournaments. Also, MGM Northfield Park in Cleveland hosted the first. The Cincinnati Great American Ball Park sportsbook opening was the second.

Betfred celebrated at Fowling Warehouse in Cincinnati. On the other hand, Cincinnati Bengals Hall of Fame tackle Anthony Munoz attended.