BEAUFORT (AP)--Beaufort County sheriff's deputies have raided what they say is an illegal gambling business in Bluffton, arresting a clerk and seizing two dozen computers.
Deputies went to Hest Sweepstakes on Tuesday afternoon and also took 21 computer monitors, more than $1,700 in cash and documents on the operation.
A 36-year-old Ridgeland woman working in the business was charged with possession of illegal gaming devices.
Deputies say manager Sandra Chrstine Houck told investigators last week that customers make a charitable donation to a sweepstakes that benefits Skyeward Bound Ranch in Texas. The donations are entered as gaming credits on one of the machines. Deputies say people could donate their winnings or cash out.
Sgt. Robin McIntosh says there were no customers in the store during the raid.
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