"Businesses that allow illegal gambling to operate under their roofs are making a deliberate choice to put profit over public safety. My Office is committed to dismantling illegal gaming operations, ensuring they have no place in our communities. We will enforce the law and protect our neighborhoods in every county."
"Attorney General Hanaway's statewide initiative is exactly the kind of coordinated effort needed to tackle illegal gambling devices at scale. My office is proud to support that effort here in Greene County."
"According to the felony complaint, Patel is accused of knowingly making money from illegal gambling activity between March 5 and March 12, 2026. Prosecutors say he set up and ran video gambling machines that handled more than $100 in wagers per day."
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway charged Himanshu B. Patel, managing officer of Briarwood One Stop in Brookline, with two felony counts of first-degree promoting gambling and filed a civil lawsuit against the business. Investigators found unlicensed gaming devices operating inside the store, with customers able to use them. The investigation, led by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, revealed Patel allegedly made money from illegal gambling between March 5-12, 2026, with video gambling machines handling over $100 in wagers daily. State officials issued a warning to all Missouri operators to immediately remove illegal devices, emphasizing the state's commitment to dismantling illegal gaming operations.
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