Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a massive, multi-day sting targeting illegal gaming operations across Lee and Collier counties. The recent sweep led to 11 arrests, the confiscation of 479 illegal machines, and the seizure of $294,150 in illicit cash.
The crackdown was a joint effort spearheaded by the Gaming Control Commission, the Office of Statewide Prosecution, and the sheriff’s offices in both Lee and Collier counties.
According to Uthmeier, shutting down these unregulated businesses is about more than just unauthorized games…