When it comes to gaming, what’s legal and what’s not?
Tuesday night’s bust at the former Rarebird Records in Genesee Township, where 30 people were arrested and ticketed, got us wondering.

Investigators say an illegal poker operation was being run.

If all of the money collected goes to a charitable organization, it’s legal if it’s licensed through the state.

Rarebird Records, where investigators say an illegal poker operation was being run, was obviously not licensed through the state.

Tuesday night’s raid was a jackpot of sorts for investigators, who spent months watching and waiting.

No charges have been filed yet against the three business owners who were arrested and jailed.

Inside the store, police found gaming tables, cards, cash and chips.

Those are items that may not be much different then what you would find at Fisher Hall on any given evening.

The difference is, all of the money from Fisher Hall games goes to charities; about 30 separate ones.

Click here to go to the article and read more.

Author Contact Info: Lori Dougovito, ABC12