East Texas Law Enforcement Shuts Down 7 Gambling Operations

(East Texas) We all know by now that breaking the law in Texas is not a good idea, there will be consequences to deal with. And we also know that gambling is not legal in the Lone Star State, and while people will try to break the law without getting in trouble, it’s only a matter of time before law enforcement eventually steps in and takes action.

According to the Marshall, Texas Police Department Facebook page there were illegal gambling operations that were taking place in Harrison County that were recently shut down.

Multiple Gambling Operations Shut Down

The shutdowns took place on May 30, 2025, when a coordinated effort by the Joint Harrison County Violent Crime and Narcotics Task Force shut down seven illegal gambling operations. This was the end of an extensive investigation targeting businesses operating illegal gambling devices.

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The List of Locations with Illegal Gaming Machines

This effort was only possible with multiple law enforcement agencies working together including the Marshall Police Department Patrol and Criminal Divisions, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Divisions, Fire Marshall’s Office, and the Harrison County District Attorney’s Office.

The seven locations where search warrants were executed are:

• Poplar Store – 1001 Poplar St., Marshall, TX

• Pony Express Truck Stop – 304 I-20 East, Marshall, TX

• Grab & Go – 4204 U.S. Highway 59, Marshall, TX

• Wildcat Grocery – 13863 F.M. 450, Harleton, TX

• Valero – 6135 U.S. Highway 80, Longview, TX

• Wanda's – 15229 F.M. 968, Longview, TX

• Skill Games – 5206 F.M. 968, Longview, TX

What All Was Seized from the Shutdowns?

In total 70 illegal gaming devices were seized; there was also methamphetamine that was recovered.

In a related case there was another Fina gas station on W. Grand Avenue in Marshall that had a search warrant executed last week after receiving a citizen complaint. There were 10 gaming machines seized during that investigation.

Law enforcement remains adamant that illegal gaming rooms will not be tolerated in East Texas.