Gambling Centers Shut Down At Six Locations In Texas

Aces Wired Inc. felt that they had found a grey are in the state laws in Texas that would allow them to operate gambling establishments out in the open. Authorities have been telling them they are wrong.

Several legal battles have been won by Ace recently that have given them the impression they had been correct in their assumption. They were within the legal limitations on gambling in the state, and were doing nothing illegal.

On Wednesday, the issue again resurfaced when authorities raided six of Aces' locations. During the raids, police confiscated gambling machines and an undisclosed amount of cash.

The company was not pleased with the raids. "We believe the actions taken today are completely without merit and have no legal basis," said Kenneth Griffith, Aces Wired President, in a written statement.

The grey are for Aces involved the way they rewarded their winning customers. They developed a system where players would use cards, similar to credit cards, to play the slot machines. Players would then receive their prizes through the cards. No money was ever exchanging hands.

The company had gotten so big, that they have recently signed sponsorship deals with both the Texas Rangers and the San Antonio Spurs.

May 22, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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