Local bar cited for gambling
SCRANTON - A city bar is facing a citation by the state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.
State police said McGinty's Bar & Restaurant, 1557 Dickson Ave., was cited for possessing or operating gambling devices or paraphernalia, permitting gambling or lotteries, pool-selling or bookmaking on the licensed premises on four occasions - March 1, March 24, April 3 and April 4, according to a news release.
The bar faces fines ranging from $50 to $5,000 and possible suspension or revocation of its license, based on the offense.