Commonwealth v. Magaro

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

Eugene A. Magaro, a club steward, was convicted in Dauphin County on a bill of indictment charging him with keeping a gaming house and possessing, setting up and operating gambling devices in violation of the Act of 1939, P. L. 872, §605, 18 P.S. §4605. His motion for a new trial was overruled, and this appeal followed.

On Sunday, April 27, 1952, a search warrant was issued and served on appellant at the club, resulting in the seizure of four slot machines, a punch board, and several prizes. On Monday, April 28, 1952, information was made, based upon the evidence seized,…