Suncoast: Gambling Business Shutdown with Seizure of Machines and Cash
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
MCSO
In a continuing effort to rid Manatee County of illegal gambling establishments, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office undercover detectives have shut down Spin City Arcade 3304 1st St W, Bradenton, seizing equipment and cash.
Intel and Strategic Unit detectives along with agents from the Florida Gaming Control Commission made entry to the business with a search warrant on 9/14/23 following multiple warnings from both MCSO and the FGCC to cease and desist illegal gambling activities.
“These businesses have been warned and given ample opportunity to comply with the law. If they are not going to shut down their illegal operations, then we will do it for them.”, said Sheriff Rick Wells.
33 full-size arcade-style video slot machines, 62 computers, and other electronic equipment used for illegal gaming were seized along with more than 15 thousand dollars in illegal proceeds. None of the customers or employees at the business were arrested Thursday, however, the business owner is under investigation and charges are pending.
In May of this year, detectives began investigating businesses, known as game rooms, operating with illegal slot machines. More than 50 gambling establishments were identified, and deputies delivered cease and desist letters to the businesses warning the owners they could face up to 5 years in prison and be fined as much as $10,000 per machine for failing to comply with the law. To date, most of these businesses have voluntarily closed their doors. The investigation continues.
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