AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Earlier today, the Ohio Casino Control Commission served several search warrants related to complaints of illegal gambling operations.
The commission searched "Grand Luck Gaming" in St. Marys and "Lucky Seven" and "Moon City Gaming" in Wapakoneta. The investigation was started after the commission received complaints that those businesses were operating machines that violated Ohio law. Gaming equipment, cash, and documents were seized. No arrests were made in today's operation. The investigation is still ongoing.
April 10, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Casino Control Commission: AUGLAIZE COUNTY, OHIO - The Ohio Control Commission (OCCC) today served search warrants on three locations as part of an illegal gambling investigation. OCCC Gaming Agents launched an investigation after receiving complaints the businesses were operating machines in violation of Ohio law.
"Illegal casinos operate without proper oversight and prey upon vulnerable Ohioans," said Ohio Casino Control Commission Executive Director Matthew Schuler. "We appreciate the assistance of our local law enforcement partners in holding accountable those who disregard Ohio's gambling laws."
Warrants were served at the following locations:
- Grand Luck Gaming in St. Marys.
- Lucky 7 in Wapakoneta.
- Moon City Gaming in Wapakoneta.
The St. Marys and Wapakoneta Police Department assisted in today's operation, in which gaming equipment, cash and documents were seized. No arrests were made, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Ohio Casino Commission is the regulatory body with oversight of the state's four casinos, skill-based amusement machines, fantasy contests and sports gaming. It has the responsibility to ensure the integrity of gaming by licensing, regulating, investigating and enforcing state laws. Learn more at http://casinocontrol.ohio.gov.
April 10, 2024 4:21 p.m. Note: The Ohio Casino Control Commission press release stated the business name as "Moon City" instead of "Moon City Gaming."
