A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Fort Payne, Alabama, following a search of three commercial establishments where 38 illegal gaming machines were found.
It was on Monday (October 20) when officers from the Fort Payne Police Department conducted operations at three different businesses located at 601 Gault Ave S, 515 Gault Ave N and 1506 A Gault Ave N.
The police department says they received several tips that gaming machines were located at these businesses. It was during the operation that 38 gaming machines were located.
The police have taken social networks to share his view of the situation, writing: “After further investigation, it was discovered that these machines were making cash payments.
“During the investigation, Chief Davis reported that over $7,200.00 had been seized. Gael Garcia, age 20 of Albertville, was arrested and charged with: Possession of Gaming Devices, Conspiracy to Promote Gambling, Promotion of Gambling, Possession of Gambling Records.”
The police force, based in the state of Alabama, regularly posts arrests and updates on its Facebook page.
Can you gamble legally in Fort Payne or the state of Alabama?
Gambling laws in the United States have changed considerably in recent years, but in Alabama gambling devices are prohibited.
While these are prohibited in the state, the federally recognized tribe known as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians legally operates three casinos in Atmore, Wetumpka and Montgomery. These are the only casinos in the state and include electronic bingo machines. However, table games are not legal, so casinos do not have roulette, blackjack, poker or similar games of chance.
In March, a alabama editor interviewed Poarch Creeks executive vice president of business development and government relations Arthur Mothershed, who said some potential clients take their business elsewhere, such as to Mississippi casinos.
“There are just some people who aren’t entertained by playing slots,” Mothershed said. “Most people I talk to feel more in control of their destiny sitting at a card table. There’s a skill,” he told the editor. For table games to be introduced in Alabama, an act from the Legislature followed by a vote would be needed.
Featured Image: Via Fort Payne on Facebook
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