Manatee County to draft new ordinance regulating illegal gaming machines

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – Adult arcades in Manatee County may have more restrictions in the future.

The Manatee County Commission on Tuesday directed the county attorney’s office to help draft a local ordinance regulating gaming, based on Marion County codes prohibiting simulated gambling devices.

“It’s become a challenge for Manatee County because of the high rate of crime the violent crime that these businesses attract,” Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique said Tuesday…

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