MUNDY TOWNSHIP, MI – Five people have pleaded guilty to their roles in operating an illegal gambling outfit in Mundy Township, the Michigan Gaming Control Board announced.

The illegal gambling operation included 41 computer gaming stations that offered slot-style gambling at the Hot Spot Skill Arcade, 5542 Fenton Road.

Co-defendants Michael Bixby, of Holly, Jeffrey Ladd, of Ortonville, Victoria Adams, of Flint, Michelle Teall, of Holly, and Courtney Thompson, of Fenton, each pleaded guilty before Judge Mark Latchana in October.

The unlicensed gambling operation would collect personal information and payments from patrons who then earned points redeemable for Visa gift cards, according to the MGCB.

“I am pleased to obtain these convictions, along with the Michigan Gaming Control Board, following our joint investigation,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. “This partnership strengthens our efforts to dismantle criminal operations and illegal gambling venues in our state.”

Bixby and Ladd pleaded guilty to one count of operating an unlicensed gambling operation, which is a 10-year felony.

Adams, Teall and Thompson each pleaded guilty to a Superior Court misdemeanor count of maintaining a gambling house for profit, which is a two-year felony.

The defendants are due back in court for sentencing on December 2.

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