Local News Investigates Illegal Gambling Parlors in Ohio
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Ohio has an illegal gambling problem. ABC News 5 in Cleveland has uncovered many more illegal casinos.
Local News investigates illegal gambling parlors in Ohio. Rob Regan took his hidden camera to businesses in Medina, Akron and Mentor-on-the-Lake that operate "skill games". The games are designed to look a lot like slot machines. Patrons at the venues didn't even attempt to hide the fact they were taking part in illegal activities.
Local News investigates illegal gambling parlors in Ohio.
In Ohio, some skill games are legal, but cash prizes are not. Venues can offer games like skee-ball and pinball, and offer prizes like gift cards and tickets.
Authorities in Ohio have shut down nearly 100 skill game centers in recent years. Rob and his undercover team visited some of them. The venues visited by Rob have not been investigated by authorities. There are many other similar locations that continue to operate without any legal intervention.
Local News Investigates Illegal Gambling Parlors in Ohio will air tonight at 6 pm EST on News 5 Cleveland. In Ohio, gambling that takes place in casinos and other legal venues is highly regulated to protect players and ensure that gaming revenue is taxed. When residents play games at illegal gambling parlours, the operator is under no obligation to pay out any cash.
