Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office dubbed the sting, “Operation Reel of Fortune. The crackdown netted the seizure of more than 100 illegal gambling machines withing three days at 16 business, a JSO news release states.
“Some of these spots are legitimate businesses, like restaurants, bars and gas stations,” the news release states. Police said multiple people were arrested on felony charges during the crackdown.
“These machines and the criminals who make these machines available prey on those who are vulnerable,” the news release states. “They target those on a fixed income or with addiction concerns just to turn a profit.”…