Business owner arrested for alleged illegal gambling venture in Merced, police say

Officers arrested a Merced business owner Tuesday for allegedly operating an illegal gambling venture at a business.

Authorities were tipped after multiple complaints came in regarding illegal gambling activities at the Cell Kings, located in the 1500 block of E. Yosemite Parkway. Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant and found a room that contained multiple gambling machines.

Authorities said cash from the machines and additional funds found in the business were seized.

Arrested was 43-year-old Arshvir Singh who is facing multiple charges related to illegal gambling. He was booked into the Merced County Jail.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Levi Crain at 209-388-7754 or by email at CrainL@CityofMerced.org.

This story was originally published March 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM.

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