News reports show that In October 2024, two defendants in Flint, Michigan, entered guilty pleas to charges of running an illegal gambling operation called “Cellular Bank.” They were charged under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act for unlicensed gambling. This was like a backroom slots and underground table games in an illegal gambling storefront at the Hot Spot Skill Arcade, located at 5542 Fenton Road in Flint. Lawyers were involved.
The defendants were charged with running an unlicensed gambling operation that featured 41 casino-style gaming devices. The case is wrapped but sentencing was set for January. The parties charged were sentenced to a small fine and probation.
The charges pled guilty to were one count of conducting a gambling operation without a license (a 10-year felony) and the misdemeanor of maintaining a gambling house for gain (a 2-year misdemeanor). The maximum sentences gave way to probation, which indicates representation by ace melbourne lawyers.
