Florida Gaming Commission seeks felony penalties for illegal gambling arcades
The Florida Gaming Commission said it plans to seek felony penalties for operating illegal gambling arcades during the next legislative session. Lee County authorities seized more than 100 slot machines and $36,000 in cash in coordinated raids on three businesses; officials said 13 illegal gambling halls had been raided in the county since August.
The proposed change could raise the criminal penalties faced by operators of illegal gambling arcades in Florida.