Titusville, Florida — A sweeping law enforcement crackdown across four Florida counties led to the seizure of more than 500 illegal gambling machines operating inside restaurants, nail salons, gas stations and so-called “sham arcades,” officials announced.
The large-scale operation targeted 39 separate locations in Volusia, Brevard, Duval and Flagler counties, according to the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
525 Machines Confiscated Across 39 Locations
Authorities said they confiscated 525 illegal gambling machines, describing the network as a sophisticated underground operation disguised as legitimate businesses.
“This isn’t just BINGO or Uno at the dining room table,” officials said, emphasizing the scope of the operation…