- A table games supervisor is facing three felony charges in Evansville, Indiana.
- Edward Hill of Bally’s Evansville Casino was running illegal poker games.
- Hill and business partner Mark Edge are facing up to six years in prison.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – An Indiana poker sting has resulted in two men facing three felonies for their crimes involving an underground poker room. Edward Hill and Mark Edge were charged with professional gambling, promoting professional gambling, and corrupt business influence.
Edward Hill was the table games operator and Mark Edge was a dealer at Bally’s Evansville Casino.
The two men are being charged for their role in the underground poker operating named Ed’s Poker Club.
Police reports claim that Hill had begun the operation during the global pandemic that temporarily shut down the Indiana casino. Ed’s Poker Club operation has been holding games for roughly three years prior to its recent halt.
An undercover authority attended one of Ed’s Poker Club games after receiving a tip. After gaining evidence of Edward Hill operating and profiting from the underground organization, police raided the poker room.
Aside from seizing nearly $10 grand in cash and equipment, the most compelling evidence was Hill’s phone, which contained messages regarding illegal poker operations.
Edward Hill, along with partner Mark Edge are facing three felony charges for their roles in the operation.
Court documents and Hill’s testimony claim that Edge was earning 25% of the profit, along with assisting in daily operations.
The gambling operators face up to six years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 if convicted.