OIU agents uncover illegal gambling operation at Smokehouse bar in Fostoria
FOSTORIA, Ohio (WTVG) – The Ohio Investigative Unit has announced they have uncovered an illegal gambling operation in a Fostoria bar.
According to OIU, agents from the Toledo District executed a search warrant at Smokehouse Bar in Fostoria. An investigation found multiple violations including selling illegal Instant Bingo tickets and operating electronic video gambling devices that paid prizes in cash.
The following items were seized by OIU:
- Seven electronic video gambling machines
- 14 bags of illegal Instant Bingo tickets
- $6,328.90 in cash
- Miscellaneous records
OIU says Toledo district office agents will present criminal charges for fourth-degree and fifth-degree felony gambling offenses to a Seneca County Grand Jury for review.
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