Illegal Game Room in Spring Shut Down; Cash and Gambling Devices Seized
SPRING, Texas — Detectives shut down an illegal game room in Spring after an undercover investigation confirmed unlawful gambling activity at a business along Interstate 45.
The Harris County Constable Mark Herman’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received information about illegal gambling at an establishment in the 19300 block of I-45. Detectives launched an undercover operation that verified gambling was taking place inside the business.
Authorities obtained and executed a search warrant at the location. During the operation, detectives seized more than $4,000 in suspected gambling proceeds, numerous illegal gambling devices and documentation supporting illegal gambling activity.
Criminal charges were filed against 53-year-old Maria Marquez-Hernandez for Possession of a Gambling Device/Paraphernalia. Investigators said she has multiple prior arrests related to illegal gambling offenses.
Many game rooms have been shut down in Texas. A few examples:
- Lake Jackson game room was shut down in 2025
- Two Corpus Christi game rooms raided in 2025
- Gambling operation in Galveston County was shut down in 2025
- Illegal gambling operation in Houston hit in 2025
- Gambling operation disguised as pharmacy was shut down in January 2026
- Gambling at Houston gas station was hit by undercover investigation
Would legalizing gambling in Texas help with these issues or make it worse? That’s what many politicians in the state continue to debate.
Officials said illegal gambling establishments often attract additional criminal activity and pose risks to public safety. Anyone who suspects illegal gambling activity is encouraged to contact the constable’s office at 281-376-3472 or online at www.constablepct4.com/regulatory-enforcement-unit. All complaints or tips can be made anonymously.
