Goose Creek Video Poker Parlors Busted

Five Goose Creek bars have had video poker machines confiscated in Monday's bust by Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Wayne DeWitt put the parlors "on notice" two weeks ago, telling them to remove the illegal machines before they would be forcibly removed. Following a two week warning period the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, began its search for illegal gambling machines at locations in the county Monday.

Deputies raided several places suspected of having the machines at their businesses and confiscated eight video poker machines that were declared illegal over a decade ago. The crackdown is continuing throughout Berkeley County.

All but one of the businesses where illegal machines were found today were in the Goose Creek area. They are: 

• Crazy D’s on Redbank Road
• Thirsty Turtle on College Park Road
• Bruce’s Lounge on N. Goose Creek Boulevard
• Steel Horse Saloon on Old Highway 52
• Whistle Stop on Highway 52 
• Fast Break Lounge on North Main Street, Summerville 

Anyone with information about these types of machines in Berkeley County is encouraged to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office at 843-719-4412 or 843-719-4424.