The plethora of Oklahoma casinos run from simple gaming operations in rural across Oklahoma, including a handful within driving distance from Lubbock. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal ~ Avenue J, Lubbock, TX
Eight liner casinos in Lubbock are considered illegal when money, The Lubbock DA's office says if you are running a similar operation: consider yourself warned. Texas unemployment rate hits worst on record at %.
The plethora of Oklahoma casinos run from simple gaming operations in rural across Oklahoma, including a handful within driving distance from Lubbock. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal ~ Avenue J, Lubbock, TX
Grace says there are at least seven casino type businesses currently operating in Lubbock, all under surveillance. In fact, two years ago NewsChannel 11 took hidden cameras into a local casino who claimed to be legitimate. The Monte Carlo gives winners coupons to come and play again yet Grace says that's illegal since coming back to use tickets to play, same as cash, is like winning money. Illegal gambling operations are not new to the South Plains. NewsChannel 11 has been following this story and this weekend's raid is just the beginning of an illegal gambling crackdown. But NewsChannel 11's undercover video may prove otherwise.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Eight liner casinos in Lubbock are considered illegal when money, gift certificates or coupons are won from chance games similar to slot machines. Police say they are planning additional raids soon. The Lubbock DA's office says if you are running a similar operation: consider yourself warned. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}Charges are anticipated against the owner of a gambling operation the Lubbock DA's office says is illegal. We found that some operators were illegally giving away cash as prizes. The bottom line: police say they're breaking the law and that it's just a matter of time before they're uncovered.