The Florida Gaming Control Commission and Lee County Sheriff’s Office raided two suspected illegal gambling operations in Fort Myers, Florida, and seized 109 slot machines and nearly $95,000 in cash. Authorities issued Notices to Appear to Stamenia Gacevic and Kelsey Jean Russell, the commission said.
The operation shows enforcement action against unlicensed gambling venues in Florida.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | USD 24,000,000 | Florida prosecutors file racketeering charges over alleged $24m gambling operation | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Florida commission shuts three illegal casinos in Tallahassee area | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Florida Gaming Control Commission seizes 35 machines in store actions | Not stated | |
| BetUS, Bovada | Not stated | Florida Gaming Control Commission orders three platforms to stop offering bets | Not stated |
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Fort Payne police seized 38 gambling machines and more than $7,200 in cash during raids at three locations in DeKalb County, Alabama, according to the report. Police also arrested Gael Garcia, who faces charges including possession of gambling devices and promoting gambling; the machines were reportedly making cash payouts.
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 FGCC seized 60 slot machines at Uptown Bingo in Cape Coral, Florida. Authorities alleged that the venue presented itself as a lawful bingo operation while offering illegal slots.
Michigan authorities seized 52 gaming machines, $8,715 in cash and 20 gift cards during a 4 June search at Games 4 U in Adrian. The joint operation involved the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the state attorney general’s department and Madison Township police; the Board said the investigation will proceed through the courts.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Gaming Control Commission raided Spin 24/7 after a months-long investigation, the sheriff’s office said. Officers seized 66 slot machines and an undisclosed amount of money, and arrested two people on 26 and 27 March. The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains ongoing and that the venue had received a cease-and-desist letter.