Twin Pine Casino in Middletown was evacuated because of a bomb threat, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Department.
At 9:26 a.m. the casino received a phone call that more than explosive device was in the building.
Everyone was evacuated and the casino was shut down for investigation.
Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies search for the alleged explosives but did not locate anything suspicious.
The casino and hotel will re-open at 4 a.m., according to sheriff’s officials.
Deputies are working to determine the identity of the caller.
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