Multistate Illegal Gambling Raid as Part of Ongoing Suppression Efforts
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In recent developments, authorities have been actively enforcing laws against illegal gambling across several states.
Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has taken significant steps to combat unlicensed gambling operations. Two men, Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha and Robert Jamerson, were charged in Flint, Michigan, for operating an illegal "Spin to Win" gambling business. This follows a court-ordered search that was linked to investigations at a convenience store and other local businesses, as well as a Modesto residence. The men were charged with operating without a license, using computers to commit a crime, and maintaining a gambling house for gain. Their sentencing marks a key recent development in Michigan's ongoing efforts to combat illegal gambling [2][4][5].
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has also issued multiple cease-and-desist letters to illegal online casinos targeting Michigan residents and investigated unlicensed sports prediction markets, demonstrating intensified regulatory enforcement statewide [1]. Henry Williams, the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, made a statement regarding the latest raid, emphasizing the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions.
California, Ohio, and Texas
There are no recent or verified information from the search results specifically detailing illegal gambling raids or enforcement efforts in 2025 for California, Ohio, or Texas. This suggests that either no major recent developments have been reported or they are not publicly documented in the sources provided.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Twenty-three people identified as customers of the Corpus Christi operation were issued citations. Andria Thompson, 34, was charged in connection with the raid for gambling promotion, possession of a gambling device, keeping a gambling place, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Police seized about $31K in cash from the El Patron Sweepstakes Gameroom during the raid.
Dayton, Ohio
Another raid took place at an internet cafe in Dayton, Ohio, named Lucky Day Internet Cafe, following an undercover operation there. Police seized several gambling machines and an unspecified amount of cash from the premises.
Modesto, California
Authorities raided an illegal gambling operation in Modesto, California, last week, but no further details about the operation or the individuals involved were provided in this paragraph.
This article was posted on March 25, 2024, and last updated on June 23, 2025. It provides a snapshot of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat illegal gambling operations across the United States. For more detailed insights or information about a particular state, additional targeted searches or official law enforcement releases may be required.
- The ongoing efforts to combat illegal gambling in various states, such as Michigan, California, Ohio, and Texas, are seen in recent court cases and raids on illegal gambling operations, like the one at the El Patron Sweepstakes Gameroom in Corpus Christi, Texas, and the Lucky Day Internet Cafe in Dayton, Ohio.
- Legal action has been taken against individuals involved in unlicensed gambling operations, such as Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha and Robert Jamerson in Flint, Michigan, who were charged for operating an illegal gambling business known as "Spin to Win."
- General news outlets often cover crime-and-justice stories related to illegal gambling raids and enforcement efforts, like the general-news report on Michigan's efforts to combat illegal online casinos and unlicensed sports prediction markets.
