Illegal Gaming Devices, Records, Cash Seized From Marana Bar

Arizona Department of Gaming special agents served an illegal gambling-related warrant this week to a Marana business, The Water Hole, located at 16540 W. Avra Valley Road in Pima County.

During execution of the warrant, ADG special agents seized illegal gaming evidence including seven computerized slot machines, associated records of operation, and, a small sum of cash.

While no arrests were made, four people suspected of operating the illegal gaming machines could face charges ranging from promoting and benefiting from gambling, to possession of illegal gambling devices. ADG will file charges – ranging from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 5 felony – through the Pima County Attorney’s Office.

During the three-month long undercover investigation, ADG agents observed the business operating illegal sweepstakes slot machines, which constitutes illegal gambling by the business and its paying customers.

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