The Florida Gaming Control Commission conducted an enforcement operation at three locations in Umatilla and Leesburg on 8 January, the commission said. Agents seized 231 gambling machines and $157,000 in proceeds; authorities issued seven Notices to Appear. The operation involved the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
The seizures and notices affect operators of unlicensed gambling venues in Florida.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | USD 14,474,336 | Florida Gaming Control Commission reports $14.47m seized in 2025 | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Florida agencies seize 230 illegal slot machines in Northeast Florida | Not stated | |
| Not named | USD 25,220 | Orange County sheriff seizes 46 machines in alleged illegal gambling raid | Not stated |
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Florida's Gaming Control Commission marked its fourth anniversary in July 2026, reporting nearly 11,000 illegal slot machines seized and more than $23 million in illegal gambling proceeds since its formation. The commission said it closed 184 illegal gambling arcades and made 177 arrests in the past year, while its pari-mutuel division collected more than $3 billion over four years.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously granted preliminary approval for nonrestricted gaming licences covering William Hill race and sports wagering at three Terrible’s properties in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight. The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to consider the applications on 19 November; the approvals remain subject to conditions, including surveillance inspections and an approved reserve agreement before wagering begins.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously approved nonrestricted gaming licences for off-track parimutuel race and sports wagering at three Terrible’s properties, in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight. The approval is preliminary and relates to a partnership between Terrible’s casinos and William Hill, a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Gaming Control Commission seized 164 illegal slot machines during coordinated searches of three Englewood businesses on 29 September. Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman said the office would continue pursuing illegal gambling operations.
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 Orange County Sheriff’s Office said it shut down an alleged illegal gambling operation operating behind a garage-door repair business in Florida. Deputies seized 46 machines and $25,220, and arrested two people who authorities said faced charges including operating an illegal gambling house and RICO violations.