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Nebraska Patrol Confiscates Illegal Slots

26 August 2005

NEBRASKA – As reported by the Nebraska State Paper: "The State Patrol raided several establishments around the state this week – most of them in southwestern Nebraska – and confiscated some 40 allegedly illegal video slot machines.

"The Patrol confiscated 35 allegedly illegal gambling machines and about $2,900 in cash from seven businesses and one club in McCook, Indianola, Wauneta and Holdrege during simultaneous raids onTuesday.

"Patrol Investigator Cheri Wilson said those raids were the first on gambling devices in the McCook area in about 10 years.

"…An illegal machine contains an internal bookkeeping system that keeps track of money and payouts and/or is equipped with a knock-off switch to clear records of a player's credits or pay-outs.

"Each of the businesses could be charged with promoting gambling and/or possession of illegal gambling devices and records. Either charge is a misdemeanor…"

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