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Florida commission shuts three illegal casinos in Tallahassee area

Enforcement & compliance

The Florida Gaming Control Commission and Leon County Sheriff’s Office shut down three illegal casinos in the Tallahassee area during Operation Westside, with support from state and federal agencies. The commission said authorities seized illegal gambling machines, related equipment and cash, and made five arrests.

The operation shows enforcement activity against illegal gambling locations and identifies potential penalties for possessing illegal machines.

Earlier fines and penalties by Florida Gaming Control Commission

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedFlorida Gaming Control Commission seizes 35 machines in store actionsNot stated
BetUS, BovadaNot statedFlorida Gaming Control Commission orders three platforms to stop offering betsNot stated

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Three settle with Rio Grande do Norte prosecutors over illegal betting scheme

Three people investigated in Operation Conto da Sorte agreed on 15 October to pay R$200 mil and forfeit a further R$1.2 milhão, a total of R$1.4 milhão, with the Rio Grande do Norte prosecutor's office, according to SPA Ministério da Fazenda (Brazil). The operation, opened after technical analysis by the SPA, examines suspected illegal gambling via the Lotseridó lottery created by Bodó municipality. Companies linked to the group must show a compliance programme within 180 days.

Three people under investigation in Operation Conto da Sorte agreed on 15 October to pay R$200,000 and to forfeit a further R$1.2m, a total of R$1.4m, under an agreement with the Rio Grande do Norte prosecutor's office, according to a notice from the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF). The three admitted involvement in the facts under investigation in the operation, the SPA said.

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