July 16th, 2008
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Poker can be fun, but people playing for cash in Tennessee could be breaking the law.
On Monday night, Metro police broke up what they called a sophisticated gambling operation with a familiar Nashville businessman in the mix.
Channel 4’s Sara Dorsey was with police during the raid.
At a house on McGavock Pike, cars crammed the driveway, cameras were mounted on each corner and police said the gambling operation was going on inside.
“This isn’t your work group getting together and playing cards once a month. This is somebody organizing a game and making money off of it,” said an undercover detective.
Police said the man responsible is Paul Eichel, who had an expired business license under the name Casino Royale School for Gambling.
But the undercover detective said the line between business and criminal poker is cash.
“By chance, I was able to get in and play one night. I bought in at $100,” he said.
The amount was enough for a warrant, plus neighbors and Metro Councilman Phil Clayburn have been complaining.
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