Statesville Police Raid Sweepstakes Style Gaming Businesses

STATESVILLE, NC — On Monday evening, police served search warrants at three locations as part of an investigation into the operation of illegal sweepstakes style gaming machines.

Police say the locations at Signal Hill Drive, E. Broad Street, and W. Front Street all operated under the name “Pure Fire.” According to reports, investigators seized more than 120 electronic gaming machines, computers, and U.S. currency.

Charges are pending against the owners/operators, officials say. The investigation is ongoing.