NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 15, 2026Hillsborough County
St. Pete illegal gambling raid leads to seizure of $247K, 163 slot machines
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State and local law enforcement raided two St. Petersburg businesses last Thursday, seizing 163 illegal slot machines and nearly $250,000 in cash during a joint gaming operation named 'Operation Final Spin.' Investigators targeted Action Arcade and The Zoo Sports Club and Grille, issuing notices to appear to three individuals on charges related to possessing slot machines and operating a gambling house.
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Law enforcement seized $247,285 in total cash and 163 unauthorized gaming machines from two local establishments, resulting in criminal notices to appear for three individuals.
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OrganizationPinellas County Sheriff’s Office“Local law enforcement agency assisting in the raids”OrganizationDivision of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco“State agency assisting in the raids”OrganizationSeminole Tribe of Florida“Operates facilities legally permitted to have slot machines in Florida”locationBroward“One of two counties where slot machines are legally limited”PersonTina Repp“FGCC Vice Chair discussing the goal of Operation Final Spin”OrganizationAction Arcade“Business located at 6541 54th Avenue North where 90 machines and $142,020 were s”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“State law enforcement agency assisting in the raids”locationMiami-Dade“One of two counties where slot machines are legally limited”OrganizationFlorida Gaming Control Commission“State agency executing search warrants during Operation Final Spin”PersonBerny Jacques“State Representative speaking about the impact of illegal machines on vulnerable”OrganizationThe Zoo Sports Club and Grille“Business located at 5111 66th Street North where 73 machines and $105,265 were s”