FLINT, Mich.— Two people have been sentenced for their involvement in an illegal gambling operation in Flint.

52-year-old Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha of Grand Blanc and 55-year-old Robert Jamerson of Saginaw both pleaded guilty to one count of conducting a gambling operation without a license at Cellular Bank, a Flint storefront casino previously located at 4622 North Saginaw Street.

Kas-Mikha has been sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $1,448 in fines, fees, and court costs.

Jamerson has also received a sentence of 12 months of probation. He was granted three days of jail credit.

As part of their guilty pleas, three additional felony charges were dismissed against both defendants, including two counts of using computers to commit a crime and one count of maintaining a gambling house for profit.

“This underscores the importance of protecting our community from unlawful activities that harm our neighborhoods and exploit vulnerable residents,” said Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley. “Flint is committed to supporting efforts that uphold the rule of law and safeguard the well-being of our citizens. I commend the Michigan Gaming Control Board and the Attorney General’s Office for their diligent work in ensuring justice is served.”