Law enforcement: Game Rooms are legal, how they operate creates crimes
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Game room owners say an ordinance that would force game rooms to close at 9 p.m. will kill the industry locally.
By: Eran Hami
and last updated 2021-07-27 17:10:15-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Game rooms have caused some areas issues for years in the Coastal Bend. A recent fatal shooting at a game room near Weber Road and Gollihar Road raises questions again about the legality of game rooms operated in Texas.
We spoke with some officials from San Patricio County about the subject.
âGame rooms themselves are not illegal, but if youâre gambling there it s against the law and we will investigate it, San Patricio County District Attorney Samuel Smith said. And if we find out that youâre gambling, weâre going to shut you down.â