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Florida shut down nearly 40 illegal gambling operations, seizing 525 machines and $200K, citing links to crime and rigged games targeting vulnerable people.
Florida authorities conducted a major crackdown on illegal gambling, shutting down nearly 40 unlicensed operations across Brevard, Volusia, Duval, and Flagler counties, seizing over 525 gambling machines and $200,000 in cash.
The operations, disguised as arcades, convenience stores, and restaurants, were often rigged to prevent payouts and targeted vulnerable individuals.
Officials linked the networks to serious crimes including money laundering, drug trafficking, and weapons violations.
Attorney General James Uthmeier called for stronger laws, including elevating illegal gambling to a felony and enabling racketeering charges.
Law enforcement pledged ongoing efforts statewide to dismantle these criminal networks.
Florida cerró casi 40 operaciones de juego ilegales, incautando 525 máquinas y $200,000, citando vínculos con el crimen y juegos amañados dirigidos a personas vulnerables.