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A Florida raid shut down three unlicensed gambling spots, seizing 231 machines and $157K in cash.
On January 8, 2026, a multi-agency raid in Lake County, Florida, resulted in the seizure of 231 illegal gambling machines and over $157,000 in cash from three businesses in Leesburg and Umatilla.
Conducted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, local police, and the Florida Gaming Control Commission, the operation targeted unlicensed gaming operations, including video poker and fish tables, under the name Calvin Coolidge.
The businesses, Hotseats, The Hub, and House of Treasures, were shut down, and employees received Notices to Appear for violations.
Authorities emphasized that only licensed facilities may operate such machines under Florida law.
The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests reported, and officials pledged continued enforcement.
Residents are urged to report suspected gambling activity anonymously.
Una redada en Florida cerró tres lugares de juego sin licencia, confiscando 231 máquinas y $157 mil en efectivo.