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Local Gaming Parlor Owner Charged With Operating Illegal Casino

pickawaynewsjournal.com

The owner of a Pickaway County gaming parlor has pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering and operating an illegal casino. The charges stem from an Ohio Casino Control Commission investigation against Stephen Cline, who allegedly was paying cash prizes and operating 140 illegal gaming machines at his facility near Circleville. A sentencing date is pending.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.