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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - The Seminole County sheriff announced that an illegal undercover gambling bust led to more than 18 arrests and eight illegal gambling businesses being shut down. Sheriff Dennis Lemma said they got tips into Crimeline from those who went to the illegal casinos. The suspects appeared in court on Thursday. The Sheriff's Office…

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Eight illegal casinos were busted as a result of a monthslong investigation in Seminole County, according to the sheriff. Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma said 16 of 18 suspects have been arrested as part of the investigation into illegal gaming in the county, which began in May after the sheriff's office received a…

Eighteen people allegedly involved in an illegal countywide casino operation were arrested Wednesday following a months-long investigation into a scheme involving gamblers who were mostly people "living on a fixed income," Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma told reporters. The charges include racketeering and running an illegal lottery, both…

Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma announced eight illegal gambling centers have been dismantled in the county.Lemma made the announcement, calling it "a major undercover investigation."An investigation began in March after authorities received a Crimeline tip. The sheriff said officials conducted a series of undercover operations in order to…