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Gaming machines seized from six Georgetown businesses

by Lisa Edge

Posted: 01.18.2013 at 1:19 PM

Updated: 01.18.2013 at 9:55 PM

Lisa Edge

Lisa Edge joined the NewsChannel 15 team in 2010 as the Weekend Anchor/Reporter.

One of the machines seized in Thursday's raid / Courtesy: Georgetown Police Department

Six businesses in the City of Georgetown have been given administrative violations against their alcohol licenses after police say they found gaming machines inside.

Thursday, Georgetown police and agents with the State Law Enforcement Division performed unannounced checks at 12 businesses and seized the following:

Buzz's Roost, 715 Front Street, five electronic poker/keno devices
Beef O'Brady's, 1133 N. Fraser St., two games of chance
Castaway's Bar & Grill, 833 Front St., one game of chance
Katz Bar, 630 S. Fraser St., four electronic poker/keno devices
Money Saver, 1804 Highmarket St., one game of chance
Fish Tails Bar & Grill, 532 Church St., one game of chance

Police say the investigation continues, and more charges are expected.

Related Links

		SC Senate says sweepstakes devices are illegal
		Some sweepstakes businesses get raided and some get permits

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