Florida’s Gaming Control Commission and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office searched two venues in Sarasota County on 27 May, seizing 69 unlicensed slot machines and $62,376 in cash. The commission said Florida lawmakers had approved two new enforcement units, including one based in Sarasota County.
The seizures and new local enforcement unit affect illegal gambling enforcement in Sarasota County.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | USD 120,000 | Florida Gaming Control Commission reports seizure of 265 illegal gambling machines | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Sarasota County authorities arrest two over alleged illegal gambling venue | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Sarasota County authorities seize 66 machines in gaming-den raid | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Sarasota sheriff’s office seizes 66 slot machines in arcade raid | Not stated |
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The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office raided seven suspected illegal gambling operations in San Antonio on 4 November, Sheriff Javier Salazar said. Authorities detained 23 people and seized about 500 to 600 gaming machines; 13 people are expected to face charges. Investigators suspect some businesses used trading cards and silver coins as prizes that could be exchanged for cash.
Seven suspected illegal gambling venues in San Antonio were raided, with 23 people detained and 500 to 600 gaming machines confiscated. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office ran the searches before dawn on Wednesday, 4 November.
Florida authorities arrested 10 people and seized 239 slot machines after investigating alleged illegal gambling operations in Lee County, reportedly searching five venues on 27 October. Investigators also seized 10 vehicles, including two Bentleys, in a probe backed by Pennsylvania police.
Florida authorities arrested 10 people and seized 239 slot machines after an investigation into alleged illegal gambling operations in Lee County, according to the report. The action involved searches at five venues on 27 October. Investigators also seized 10 vehicles, including two Bentleys, in a probe backed by Pennsylvania police.
It was reported that Honolulu police searched two suspected illegal gambling operations in Halawa, Hawaii. Officers seized 39 machines, more than $22,900 and illegal drugs.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and Cape Coral Police Department seized 60 slot machines at Uptown Bingo in Cape Coral during an operation against alleged illegal gambling, the FGCC said. The machines had been presented as bingo, and the commission said that label did not make the activity lawful.
The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office seized $95,000 during an investigation into alleged illegal gambling at Angel’s Rosa Parks Food in Paterson, New Jersey. Officers executed a search warrant on 26 August 2026 and arrested owners Alejandro Munoz-Soriano and Cesar Munoz-Soriano, who were charged with promoting gambling and possessing gambling records and devices; both were released pending a court hearing.