Alleged illegal gambling operation busted

BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- An anonymous tip leads to an illegal gambling bust in Booneville.

Now, Dustin Wilkins, 35, is in jail charged with facilitation of illegal gambling by electronic means, operating a business without a permit, violation of the tobacco ordinance.

This was found at the On The Spot Game Room at 508 North 2nd Street.

Investigators say they recovered an illegal electronic gambling machine, gambling paraphernalia, and over $500 in cash.

The businesses has since been shut down and will remain closed until a permit for operation is up to code.