El Patron Sweepstakes Gameroom was raided by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotic and Vice Investigations Division Thursday, leading to an arrest and citations.
A search warrant was granted to inspect the premises, located at 4601 S. Padre Island Drive, after a monthslong investigation into the business to discover, once again, evidence of illegal gambling.
El Patron was previously raided in March.
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Detectives found and seized multiple illegal gambling devices and more than $25,000 in cash.
El Patron Sweepstakes Gameroom, located at 4601 S. Padre Island Drive, in Corpus Christi, Texas Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
One employee was arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device and engaging in organized criminal activity. Engaging in organized criminal activity is a state jail felony, punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges and arrests are possible.
Any game rooms that pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons, as well as management of establishments, may face criminal charges.
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