FLINT, Mich. – Two defendants recently pled guilty to operating the Cellular Bank storefront casino in Flint.

Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha and Robert Jamerson each pled guilty to one count for conducting a gambling operation without a license.

Felony gambling warrants were issued earlier this year after an investigation was conducted by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB).

“The Michigan Gaming Control Board takes safeguarding the integrity of gaming in our state very seriously,” said MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams. “The guilty pleas by the two defendants involved with the Cellular Bank case send a clear message that operating a gambling operation without a license will not be tolerated.”

Kas-Mikha and Jamerson are facing up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000.00.

Kas-Mikha is due back in court for sentencing on Monday, November 25, and Jamerson is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday, December 2.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board encourages people to report alleged illegal gaming by contact the agency at 1-888-314-2682.