San Diego Police Department closes alleged illegal gambling venues
Authorities have seized more than 20 gambling machines.
US.- The San Diego Police Department in the US state of California has closed two alleged illegal gambling venues and seized 21 gambling machines. At Rocky’s Market, in the City Heights area, officers reportedly seized nine machines along with $500 in cash and a replica firearm.
SDPD Capt. Martha Sainz said: “At the time of the incident, there were four people inside the business partaking in illegal gambling activities. One person was arrested for probation violation, and the remaining three were given gambling den-related citations.”
In another case, police arrested six people and seized 12 illegal gambling machines, two handguns, ammunition, narcotics and more than $1,000 in cash.
California attorney general says daily fantasy sports are illegal gambling
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently stated that daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms are included under the state’s definition of gaming and are not legal in California. He said that in his legal opinion, DFS should be treated the same as sports betting, which is banned in California.
He said that as players pay an entry fee and can win real money based on the performance of athletes, the vertical qualifies as sports betting. The opinion was issued in response to a request from State Assembly member Tom Tackey.
