NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsSeptember 15, 2026Hillsborough County
St. Pete illegal gambling raid leads to seizure of $247K and 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 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 163 unauthorized gambling machines and nearly $250,000 in cash from two St. Petersburg locations as part of an ongoing state crackdown on unlawful gaming operations.
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OrganizationPinellas County Sheriff’s Office“Local law enforcement agency involved in the St. Petersburg raids”OrganizationDivision of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco“State division assisting in the raids”OrganizationSeminole Tribe of Florida“Operates facilities legally permitted to have slot machines in Florida”PersonTina Repp“Commented on the goal of Operation Final Spin to dismantle illegal gaming”OrganizationAction Arcade“Located at 6541 54th Avenue North where 90 slot machines and $142,020 were seize”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“State law enforcement agency assisting in the operation”OrganizationFlorida Gaming Control Commission“State agency leading Operation Final Spin”PersonBerny Jacques“State Representative commenting on the protection of vulnerable community member”OrganizationThe Zoo Sports Club and Grille“Located at 5111 66th Street North where 73 slot machines and $105,265 were seize”