Another poker bust in South Carolina

We’ve had another poker bust here in South Carolina. Greenville County Sheriff deputies seized right at $64,000.00 when they received tips about illegal gambling at a residence, $41,000 of it belonging to the owner. Under South Carolina law, the full amount of the money will remain in evidence until the case is heard by a judge, who could then order that it be turned over to the Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies ticketed a total of twenty seven people on charges of unlawful betting at the January 14th raid and are summoned to appear before the court on February 17th.

“This was not considered a friendly game of poker because investigators obtained information that there would be a high-dollar buy-in,” Deputy Matthew Armstrong said. “And this is not common with friendly games.”

Deputy reports say they found poker chips, gambling tables and five video gaming machines, along with what they are calling a “buy-in” list. The video machines are clearly illegal here in the state and only the foolhardy here in SC would not know that..Because of the machines, I don’t think the individuals, especially the owner, have much chance of battling this in court.

Republican Senator Wes Hayes lobbied against video poker machines starting back in 1997 and South Carolina’s Supreme Court made them illegal on July 1, 2000 after a concerted campaign led by churches, certain businesses and politicians.

If you are a citizen that believe in our rights to play poker in the privacy of your own home, please take a minutes time and join the Poker Players Alliance to let your voice be heard today.

Source www.greenvilleonline.com

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