The searches in Bridgeport Township and Goodrich began after an anonymous tip was submitted by a concerned citizen who saw Nudgemaster casino-style gaming machines at the PlayStation Bar and Grill and suspected illegal gambling was taking place there, according to Michigan Gaming Control Board.Ī MGCB staff investigated and noticed that some of the video-slot type gaming machines were tagged with 'Property of Universal Video' stickers. “Business owners who house illegal, unregulated gaming machines in their establishments are breaking the law, creating opportunities for increased crime in communities, and allowing unnecessary consumer risk to those who use the machines, which do not meet the stringent regulatory requirements needed to ensure fair play,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said. The second search took place at a residence in Goodrich that was associated with the owner of the PlayStation and Universal Video, Inc. On October 18th, state investigators executed two search warrants that led to the confiscation of six slot-type gaming machines-four of which were Nudgemaster machines, 11 computers, $6,306 in suspected gambling proceeds and $182,430 in Simon gift cards.Īuthorities conducted one search at the PlayStation Bar and Grill, located on Dixie Highway in Bridgeport Township. BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich.-A Bridgeport Township raid led to the confiscation of numerous gambling devices, thousands in cash and more than $180K in gift cards.
