Commonwealth v. Betres

Opinion by

Cercone, J.,

This appeal arises from the conviction of Peter Betres on various gambling- charges. The relevant facts are as follows. On February 10, 1972, Betres and another individual purchased the land and building owned and occupied by the German Beneficial Society of Lyndora, Pennsylvania. The German Club had been in existence since 1910 and was governed by its own officers. It owned a liquor license and was primarily an “after-hours” social club and drinking establishment. After the purchase Betres and his partner leased back the property to the German Club. Betres often visited…