Slot Machines Seized From Casino Supplier

California agents raided 4S Casino Party Suppliers for the second time in a little over a year. Stephen Squires, the owner of the slot machine supply company says that he was literally just sitting at his desk when the state agents from the Division of Gambling Control came in with their guns.

Squires’ business is to rent working antique slot machines for casino themed events, a process that is not completely illegal or legal. He is one of several companies that handle this sort of slot machine rental, but all three of his locations were raided. The agents took more than 60 slot machines from Squires, basically taking everything they could find.

This is the second time they have raided his headquarters, taking only ten slot machines last time they did it. Last time though the court found for Squires as they could not prove that those specific slot machines had been used for gambling. Therefore, this time they took every slot machine they could find. They did not take any of the card, craps or roulette items that Squires rents as well.

Squires says that he is completely legal in his dealings, and that they do not have the right to take his business. The agents said that they are simply enforcing the law which states that even if the slot machines are antiques – if they are working then they are illegal. However, the Penal Code says that slot machines over the age of 25 are legal, which is the case with Squires’ slot machines. Doesn’t matter says agents, the law states that gaming at charity fund raisers is ok as long as you don’t use slot machines.

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