Fish games have become popular in the gambling scene, but police purging of the illegal games leaves arcade owners facing a huge decision: cash-out or test their luck.

By Makayla Holder / The Charlotte Observer

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When something of arcades they might Think pinball machines golden tokens or Even Dance Dance Revolution but Charlotte strip malls has a different Kind of arcade the kind where patrons Can test their luck the kind were Someone big and some lose out the kind Police say is illegal more than 130 Internet cafes Drew out masses with the Latest gambling craze fish games Operators insist the game relies on Players skills as much as luck but Authorities and lawmakers maintain the Games violate North Carolina statutes With police finally able to crack down On the all cash operations after a judge Dismissed a restraining order that kept Law enforcement away for years now only A dozen or two remain in the Charlotte Area

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