Police found video poker machine in the Taunton Sports Club located at 33Baker Road West, Taunton. The club president, Bento Medeiros, will face criminal charges for illegal gambling.
Police was having a routine check at the club on Tuesday along with the fire department. According to Detective Dennis Smith, while the club president was given instruction about the new sprinkle systems, they noticed the two video poker machines. Police seized the machines from the club.
Taunton Sports Club might lose its liquor license and Medeiros could face 500 dollar fine for holding illegal gambling facilities. Police intends to return to the club with a search warrant and seek for cash or other evidence for illegal gambling activity.
