Authorities arrested two women Saturday night after an undercover operation led to the discovery of what investigators described as an illegal gambling house operating out of a business in western Miami-Dade.
According to arrest affidavits, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives executed a search warrant at Galaxy Arcade, located at 12218 SW 8th Street, around 8 p.m. on Sept. 6. Investigators said undercover officers had conducted multiple operations at the arcade between Aug. 13 and Sept. 6, where electronic gaming machines allegedly paid out cash to customers.
Undercover detectives detail cash payouts at Galaxy Arcade
During the most recent operation, two undercover detectives were each issued $50 in official funds and entered the arcade. They reported being greeted by Beatriz Vichot, 60, who allegedly promoted a weekend gambling offer and told them she would start bingo if 10 customers were present.
The detectives said they played machines resembling slot machines and later received a $23 cash payout from Vichot, who was identified as the sole employee on site…