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Slot machines, $18K in cash seized from 'gambling house'

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. - Another business that investigators said was conducting illegal gambling was raided Thursday along the Treasure Coast. According to a post on the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, detectives and officials with the Florida Gaming Control Commission executed a search warrant at about 10:30 a.m. at Prestige…

Incidents ・ 19 January 2024

WPTV

Treasure Bay Arcade raided, 2nd illegal gambling establishment closed in 12 days

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - The Treasure Bay Arcade was raided Tuesday night, the second time in less than two weeks an illegal gambling establishment has been shut down. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office raided the place at 6623 U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce. Authorities plan to charge 17 people with gambling and the owner with 51 charges of operating a slot…

Incidents ・ 27 September 2023

WPTV

Patrons arrested during arcade raid: No idea gambling illegal

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - A group of patrons arrested in a raid at Rio Arcade in St. Lucie County told WPTV they feel the situation is unfair, saying they didn't know the gambling was illegal. St Lucie County deputies raided Rio Arcade on U.S. 1 on Thursday for what they say was illegal gambling, and arrested about 30 to 40 patrons inside. Three of…

Incidents ・ 21 September 2023

WRAL

Illegal gambling found at 17 Chatham businesses, 9 owners charged

A Chatham County Sheriff's Office investigation found 17 businesses violated state laws related to illegal gambling. The investigation into 51 businesses spanned several months and involved undercover operations. The sheriff's office found 17 businesses in violation of state law, including possession of illegal gaming equipment, promotion of…

Law ・ 18 September 2023

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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

columbuscountynews.com

Sheriff’s Office Serves Orders on Gambling Operators

Multiple cease and desist orders were served on operators of e-gaming machines in Columbus yesterday, according to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a press release that letters were served on "multiple" locations in the county. The specific addresses were not released. "The Cease and Desist letters give the owners/operators of the…

Industry ・ 05 August 2023

My Sun Coast

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 man arrested, ran a gambling house in Crestview: Okaloosa Co. Sheriff

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) - A Winter Garden man was arrested earlier this month on a misdemeanor charge for "keeping a gambling house" in Crestview with a gaming room and slot machines at an internet café, according to a release from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Lin Zhou, 56, used The Lucky Pearl Internet Café off North Ferdon…

Incidents ・ 23 November 2022

KSAT

33 people detained after deputies raid two illegal gambling sites in San Antonio, Sheriff Salazar says

Thirty three people were detained and nearly 60 gambling machines were seized after sheriff's deputies raided two illegal gambling operations Thursday, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. Deputies were called to the two locations around 5 p.m. Thursday -- one in the 2500 block of West Woodlawn Avenue and one in the 100 block of Esma.…

Gambling Sites ・ 11 November 2022

KSAT

BCSO raids 2 illegal gambling sites operating near homes, schools

SAN ANTONIO - A raid on two different buildings by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office early Wednesday yielded dozens of illegal eight-liner machines, weapons, stolen cars, cash and drugs, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar. Investigators with BCSO's Organized Crime Unit along with members of the SWAT team stormed the two sites before 6 a.m.…

Gambling Sites ・ 19 October 2022

Cleveland 19 News

Police raid 2 illegal gambling locations in Summit County, recover cash, guns, drugs

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - More than a half of a million dollars in cash, along with 11 guns, an AR-15, and 10 pounds of marijuana were found at two illegal gambling sites, said Springfield Township police. Springfield Township Sergeant Eric East said officers, along with Metro SWAT and the Cuyahoga Falls SWAT team, executed multiple search…

Law ・ 19 January 2022

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Canadian developer Pong to pay California $3.5M over illegal gambling

Pong Game Studios Corp. has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by California for violations of laws on unfair competition and false advertising. The firm, which provided software to illegal sweepstakes cafes throughout the state, is mandated to permanently cease its operations. If it fails to comply with the judgement terms, it may be held liable for…

Law ・ 27 November 2021

Insurance Journal

Company Pays $3.5M Settlement in California Illegal Gambling Lawsuit

A company that made and operated casino-style games used for illegal gambling will pay $3.5 million and permanently stop its California operations under a court settlement. Pong Game Studios Corp. agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged it violated California laws on unfair competition and false advertising, the state attorney general's office…

Law ・ 02 November 2021

Sierra Sun Times

California Attorney General Secures Multimillion-Dollar Judgment Against Pong Game Studios, Permanently Halts Illegal Gambling Operation

October 30, 2021 - OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced formal court approval of a multimillion-dollar stipulated judgment against Pong Game Studios Corporation (Pong). Under the terms of the judgment, Pong agrees to pay $3.5 million in civil penalties, costs, and attorney fees, as well as permanently halt its illegal…

Law ・ 31 October 2021

California Globe

CA Supreme Court Halts Illegal Gambling Operations by Canadian Company

A Canadian gaming company agreed to pay $3.5 million to the state of California and halt all operations statewide after it was found to have conducted illegal gambling through casino-style "sweepstakes cafes." Pong Game Studios Corp. has for years provided software to these cafes, which are run out of gas stations, convenience stores, and other…

Law ・ 30 October 2021

The Press Democrat

California wins $3.5 million payoff in illegal gambling lawsuit

OAKLAND - A company that made and operated casino-style games used for illegal gambling will pay $3.5 million and permanently stop its California operations under a court settlement announced Thursday. Pong Game Studios Corp. agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged it violated California laws on unfair competition and false advertising, the state…

Law ・ 29 October 2021

AP News

California wins $3.5M payoff in illegal gambling lawsuit

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A company that made and operated casino-style games used for illegal gambling will pay $3.5 million and permanently stop its California operations under a court settlement announced Thursday. Pong Game Studios Corp. agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged it violated California laws on unfair competition and false…

Law ・ 06 December 2021

State of California Department of Justice

Attorney General Bonta Secures Multimillion-Dollar Judgment Against Pong Game Studios, Permanently Halts Illegal Gambling Operation

OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced formal court approval of a multimillion-dollar stipulated judgment against Pong Game Studios Corporation (Pong). Under the terms of the judgment, Pong agrees to pay $3.5 million in civil penalties, costs, and attorney fees, as well as permanently halt its illegal gambling operations in…

Law ・ 28 October 2021

San Antonio Express-News

BCSO raids two illegal gambling establishments on the Northeast Side

Seven people were arrested after the Bexar County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday raided two illegal gambling operations on the Northeast Side, Sheriff Javier Salazar said during a news conference. The sheriff said deputies found at least 65 machines operating at the two locations - one at 6367 Montgomery Drive and the other at 6613 Lakeview Drive.…

Law ・ 16 September 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

WSOC-TV Channel 9

Deputies raid Rowan County arcade over gambling violations

SALISBURY, N.C. - Deputies raided a Rowan County arcade Thursday over gambling violations. According to deputies, the FishZilla Arcade on East Innes Street in Salisbury was operating under the guise that it was a legal arcade, when in actuality it was an illegal gambling operation. Investigators said the business had 85 playing stations, including…

Incidents ・ 08 August 2021

The Gainesville Sun

Alachua man charged in internet casino armed robbery

An Alachua man has been identified as the one suspect charged so far in an armed robbery at a Columbia County internet casino early Monday. Deputies say Caleb Na'shon Bowers, 19, and at least two other people entered the Vegas One Casino, 4201 N. U.S. 441, at about 5 a.m., according to a Columbia County Sheriff's Office warrant. Public Information…

Incidents ・ 24 September 2022

ocala.com

Man, 77, lost $100K plus to friend with gambling habit

A 52-year-old Ocala woman accused of defrauding an elderly man out of nearly $200000 has been arrested and charged with exploitation of elderly/$50000 or more. Here's what we know about the case: Name of the person arrested: Michelle Marie Barone Arrest date? Sept. 8. Jail records show she was released Sept. 9 at 3:44 a.m. after posting a $10000…

Incidents ・ 14 September 2023

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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