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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT)October 29, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida gambling bust nets 10 arrests, seizure of $1.6M in assets, over 200 illegal slot machines: LCSO

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Law enforcement agencies executed coordinated search warrants across Florida and Pennsylvania that resulted in 10 arrests and the seizure of nearly $1.6 million in assets and 239 illegal slot machines. The joint operation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Gaming Control Commission targeted five local arcades, private residences, and bank accounts following a narcotics and financial investigation. Officials recovered cash, gold coins and bars, frozen bank accounts, vehicles, and high-value jewelry linked to the illegal gambling network.

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Why It Matters

The multi-state raid shuts down an alleged and money laundering ring operating local arcades, removing hundreds of illegal gambling machines and millions in assets from circulation.

Key Facts

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Who's Mentioned

locationMercer“Pennsylvania location where a residence and safe were searched.”OrganizationSneaky Pete's Lucky 7 Arcade“One of the target arcade locations where cash was recovered from slot machines.”locationFlorida“State where search warrants and arcade operations took place.”OrganizationLee County Sheriff's Office“Executed coordinated search warrants alongside state gaming officials.”locationPennsylvania“State where search warrants were executed.”PersonCarmine Marceno“Lee County Sheriff who commented on the enforcement action.”OrganizationFlorida Gaming Control Commission“Partnered with local law enforcement in the joint operation.”PersonAlana Zimmer“Florida Gaming Control Commission Executive Director who commented on the arrest”Organization777 Arcade“One of the target arcade locations where cash was recovered from slot machines.”locationLee County“Jurisdiction where arcades and residences were targeted.”