Ohio AG goes after skill games in St. Clair Township

LISBON — A business in St. Clair Township is one of the first the state wants to close for allegedly offering cash payoffs on games of skill.

Attorney General Marc Dann filed a civil action Wednesday in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court against Strike It Rich Gaming Center, 16761 St. Clair Avenue, Calcutta.

More than 28 machines were found at the center, according to Dann’s office.

The other businesses are Lucky You Inc. in Jeffersonville in Fayette County — which had more than 100 machines; and The Treasure Chest in Tiffin in Seneca County with 14 machines, according to Dann’s office.

The state’s lawsuits contend these machines are violating Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act by claiming they are “skill based,” when they are actually gambling machines.

For more, see Thursday’s Vindicator and vindy.com