Jeffco grand jury indicts two for illegal sports-betting business
Following a two-year investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, two Denver men have been indicted on 29 counts related to an illegal bookmaking operation. A Jefferson County grand jury made the indictments June 24 against Daniel Dinner, 59, and Michael R. Elick, 38. The charges include professional gambling, violation of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act and other offenses related to the operation.
According to investigation reports, more than $1.2 million in cash was seized during the execution of search warrants on Dinner’s two houses, his car and safe deposit boxes registered in his name. Hundreds of people in the Denver metro area places thousands of dollars in bets.
Both men have posted bond and are scheduled to appear in court Aug. 15.