As gambling debate continues at SC Statehouse, 18 Pot O Gold machines seized in Lexington County
Authorities seized 18 illegal gambling machines from a Lexington County home and charged the owner with related offenses.Summary
On March 2nd, Lexington County deputies seized 18 illegal “Pot O Gold” gaming machines from the home of Walter Hicks Sr., 51, in Gaston, South Carolina. Hicks was subsequently charged on March 9th with unlawful games and betting, as well as unlawful possession and operation of the machines, following an investigation by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The machines offered games like Blackjack, Keno, and poker. This seizure occurs amidst ongoing debate in the South Carolina Statehouse regarding the legalization and regulation of gambling. Recent attempts to pass bills allowing casino-style gaming and horse race betting have faced opposition, but lawmakers continue to push for a taxed and regulated gambling industry, with a bill to legalize sports betting expected to be heard on the Senate floor.
(Source：Charleston Post and Courier)