Politics & Government

City Council Eyes Extending Ban on Internet Gaming Cafes in Brecksville

The state's Attorney General and other officials have said the games are illegal gambling, and they have shuttered many cafes across the state.

No Internet gaming cafés, sweepstakes gaming cafés or computer game centers have opened in Brecksville.

It may stay that way.

Brecksville City Council is expected to discuss a measure that would extend the city’s moratorium on the games — consistent with the state’s moratorium — through June 30, 2014.

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Here’s how it works: Customers pay per minute to use the Internet, and while online they earn credits to play games of chance. There are cash payouts for those who are successful.

The state’s Attorney General and other officials have said the games are illegal gambling, and they have shuttered many cafes across the state.

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But many still remain.

Neighboring communities such as Brook Park and Parma Heights have approved the establishments. Other communities, such as Strongsville and Lakewood have banned them.

And others, like Berea, have drafted regulations that allow the businesses to operate only in certain sections of the city and between certain hours.


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