HPD shuts down illegal Kakaʻako gambling operation

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department executed a search warrant on an illegal Kakaʻako gambling room on Aug. 7.

The illegal game room was on Queen Street, where 26 gambling machines were seized in the search, HPD said.

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In addition to the machines, authorities also say they secured more than $7,500 in cash.

This search of the illegal operation is part of the city’s larger goal of eliminating illegal game rooms, with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signing higher penalties for illegal gambling back in June…

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