Deputies raid five Lee County gaming arcades, make 10 arrests in illegal gambling operation

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

Lee County deputies raided five illegal gaming arcades from North Fort Myers to Bonita Springs, arresting 10 people and seizing assets allegedly tied to gambling operations targeting older people.

Deputies said the raids resulted in the seizure of 239 slot machines, 163 ounces of gold, two homes, 10 cars — including a Bentley — and more than $500,000 in cash. The operation targeted arcades accused of scamming customers by not paying out prizes or setting low win rates…

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