Florida AG Uthmeier, Brevard sheriff Ivey announce gambling crackdown
Florida officials announced a crackdown on illegal gambling operations, seizing machines and cash across multiple counties.Summary
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced a statewide crackdown on illegal gambling operations. Approximately 40 unlawful gambling sites were targeted in Volusia, Brevard, Duval, and Flagler counties, resulting in the seizure of around 525 machines and $200,000 in cash. Sheriff Ivey emphasized that these games are rigged, while Uthmeier highlighted the connection between illegal gambling and other crimes like money laundering and human trafficking. Julie Brown, chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, stated that these efforts protect the integrity of legal gambling in the state. Legislators are currently considering Senate Bill 1580, which would increase penalties for illegal gambling and allow for the destruction of seized machines.
(Source：TCPalm)