Mooney v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

The conviction is for keeping and exhibiting a slot machine for the purpose of gaming, as denounced by Art. 619, P. C.; the punishment, confinement in the penitentiary for a term of two years.

*65Appellant was the owner of a restaurant and beer tavern known as “Mooney’s Chuck House.” The building in which the business was operated was under lease by appellant from the owner.

Peace officers found in the place, while open for business, a slot machine being used for the purpose of gaming. One of the officers played the machine and won 25/-, which was automatically paid to him by the…