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2 men arrested after alleged illegal casino

Two men and multiple arcades in Charlotte County are locked up after Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said they discovered illegal gambling happening at slot machines in two arcades in Port Charlotte. Karen Wumkes lives in the area and frequently goes to arcades with her husband and mother, she wanted to celebrate her birthday at one of the…

Incidents ・ 06 June 2024

AOL

Warrants executed at Auglaize County gaming sites

Apr. 11-COLUMBUS - Search warrants were executed at three Auglaize County gambling establishments Wednesday as part of an investigation by the Ohio Casino Control Commission into alleged illegal gaming activities. According to a press release issued by the state agency, the investigation was launched after numerous complaints were received that the…

Incidents ・ 12 April 2024

Business Observer

Bradenton bar raided for illegal gambling

A Bradenton bar owner could face up to five years in prison and $40000 in fines over four slot machines that authorities say the establishment was operating without a license. Pour Decisions Saloon and its slot machines were the subject of several undercover operations in March that came to a head on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the…

Law ・ 12 April 2024

WFLA

Slots machines seized from Pour Decisions Saloon in illegal gambling probe

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Several slot machines were removed from Pour Decisions Saloon in Bradenton following a month-long investigation into suspected illegal gambling, police announced Wednesday. Throughout March, detectives with the Bradenton Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents conducted several undercover operations…

Incidents ・ 11 April 2024

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Illegal gambling houses shut down in White Springs

State agents make five arrests, seize 179 devices from two sites. ImageBody WHITE SPRINGS - A pair of White Springs illegal gambling houses were shut down following a state raid Wednesday. In executing search warrants at two Internet cafes in town, the Florida Gaming Control Commission's Division of Gaming Enforcement, with assistance from the…

Incidents ・ 11 April 2024

Akron Beacon Journal

Kent man charged with over 100 counts in Florida illegal gambling case

A 57-year-old Kent businessman pleaded not guilty to over 100 charges accusing him of running three illegal gambling operations in Florida, according to Palm Beach Circuit Courts. Timothy Surgen is accused of using his Kent-based company, Surgen Enterprises LLC, to operate Las Vegas-style video slot machines at Treasure Island Arcade, Black Beards…

Incidents ・ 17 October 2023

Fox 13 News

Slot machines, cash seized from Bradenton arcade known for illegal gambling

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized slot machines and thousands in cash as part of a statewide effort by the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on unlawful arcades. A once popular spot for illegal gambling in Bradenton is now an empty, cleaned-out business suite inside a strip mall on 1st Street West. "They're…

Law ・ 19 September 2023

washingtoncounty.news

Chipley store identified as illegal gambling site

A Chipley convenience store is the subject of an illegal gambling investigation. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Division of Law Enforcement and the Chipley Police Department collaborated in an operation to dismantle an illegal gambling operation at the 77 Gas Mart, located at 604 Main Street. Investigators executed a search warrant…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2023

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Manatee County business caught following illegal gambling sting operation

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff's Office say a local business was shut down during an investigation into illegal gambling. Two months ago, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Intel Unit began investigating gambling businesses operating illegal slot machines. 53 gambling establishments were identified, and in late May,…

Incidents ・ 15 July 2023

WFLA

Illegal slot machines get gambling business shut down in Manatee County, deputies say

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - A gambling business was shut down Thursday after deputies discovered the business operating illegal slot machines. According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, undercover detectives entered Sizzling Sam's Arcade, located at 3126 1st Street West in Bradenton, in late June. Based on suspicious activity, a search…

Incidents ・ 15 July 2023

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Florida Division of Gaming Enforcement puts local casinos on notice

Charlotte County, FL - February 15, 2023 Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and staff are working closely with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement, notifying local businesses who may be operating an illegal slot machine(s) or gambling device(s) in violation of section 849.16, Florida Statutes. Slot machines are…

Land-based ・ 17 March 2023

My Sun Coast

Charlotte County on lookout for illegal gambling machines

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Charlotte County is working with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement to crack down on local businesses that are operating illegal slot machines or gambling devices. Some local businesses may be in violation of section 849.15, Florida Statues. These machines may only be operated on tribal…

Law ・ 21 February 2023

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Miccosukee Tribe Sues Insurance Company for $5M Swindled in a Casino Fraud

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida launched a legal proceeding against its insurer Great American Insurance Company seeking to recoup $5.3 million, which was swindled in an elaborate embezzlement scheme at its Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami-Dade County. Four employees, three spouses and a girlfriend were convicted…

Incidents ・ 31 December 2022

Spectrum News

Catawba casino faces hefty fines after federal investigation

The National Indian Gaming Commission cited the Catawba Two Kings Casino, saying the casino broke federal law when it did not get approval for its management contract. The casino, about 30 miles west of Charlotte, opened in a temporary building in July 2021. The casino has 1000 slot machines and electronic table games. The eventual goal is to open…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 December 2022

Pharos Tribune

Local business owners face gambling charges

Criminal charges involving illegal gambling and slot machines are moving forward against three Logansport residents in the Cass County Circuit Court after raids on two local businesses and an investigation by the Indiana Gaming Commission. The Logansport Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff's Office assisted Indiana Gaming Commission raids…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 November 2022

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Florida regulators warn Jacksonville officials on proposal to allow "adult arcades" over illegal gambling concerns

The Florida Gaming Control Commission has issued a warning that a proposal to legalize "adult arcades" in Jacksonville could be illegal. These establishments, which feature casino-style electronic games, could run afoul of the state's prohibition on slot machines in Duval County. In a letter sent to city officials and retrieved by Florida…

Law ・ 30 July 2022

Daily Voice

Illegal Slot Machines Seized From White Plains Business: Sheriff

Several slot machines were seized from a Maryland business following an investigation into a complaint of illegal gambling in Charles County. Members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office Alcohol and Tobacco Unit launched an investigation into a business in the 4700 block of Crain Highway in White Plains regarding the use of slot machines that…

Incidents ・ 10 June 2022

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Gambling raid in Genesee County seizes machines, money

GENESEE COUNTY (WWJ) -- The luck has run out for some illegal gamblers in the Flint area. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), authorities seized 100 gambling machines from two alleged storefront casinos in Genesee County last week. Investigators also seized approximately $29204 in suspected gambling profits and 62 gift cards of…

Incidents ・ 04 May 2022

Orlando Sentinel

2 accused of running illegal gambling business in Altamonte Springs

Two men were recently arrested on racketeering and other charges in Seminole County, accused of running an illegal gambling operation with casino-style games out of a strip mall in Altamonte Springs. Dhanan Alexander Ganpat and Amit Rampersaud, both 34, are accused of running afoul of state gambling laws at Infinity Potential VIP, a business at 801…

Law ・ 17 March 2022

Click Orlando

8 illegal casinos busted in Seminole County, sheriff says

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Eight illegal casinos were busted as a result of a monthslong investigation in Seminole County, according to the sheriff. Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma said 16 of 18 suspects have been arrested as part of the investigation into illegal gaming in the county, which began in May after the sheriff's office received a…

Incidents ・ 08 December 2021

WESH

Seminole County sheriff: 8 illegal gambling centers dismantled

Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma announced eight illegal gambling centers have been dismantled in the county.Lemma made the announcement, calling it "a major undercover investigation."An investigation began in March after authorities received a Crimeline tip. The sheriff said officials conducted a series of undercover operations in order to…

Law ・ 08 December 2021

CBS 17

Gambling machines, $19,000 seized during NC arcade raid

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - Multiple staff are expected to be charged and a number of gambling machines were seized during a Rowan County raid on an arcade this week, the Rowan County Sheriff's Office said on Saturday. Deputies executed a warrant at Fishzilla Arcade, located at 1812 East Innes Street in Salisbury, on…

Incidents ・ 08 August 2021

TC Palm

What we know: Investigators raid adult arcades with illegal slots

Local law enforcement officials have shut down an adult arcade with illegal slot machines. St. Lucie County sheriff's officials raided Rio Arcade on U.S. 1, just south of Kitterman Road, in Port St. Lucie on Thursday after they executed a search warrant. Here's what we know so far: Sheriff Ken Mascara said numerous attempts were made to address the…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2023