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$70K, illegal gambling hard drives seized from gas station

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over $70000 in cash and eight hard drivers from illegal gaming machines were seized from a Memphis gas station, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said the seizure happened back on Friday, January 12 after officers received a tip about a month earlier that illegal gaming machines were operating at the Exxon…

Incidents ・ 17 January 2024

FOX 13 Memphis

Over 260 illegal gambling machines confiscated during 'Operation Casino Royale', MPD says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - More than 260 illegal gambling machines have been confiscated by Memphis Police during "Operation Casino Royale", according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD said the VICE Team operation began in July of 2022. As of October 16, 2023, 268 illegal gambling machines, over $1 million cash and various guns and drugs had been…

Incidents ・ 18 October 2023

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MPD seized $1M in ‘Operation Casino Royale’ due to illegal slot machines

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department launched "Operation Casino Royale" in July 2022 to investigate and dismantle illegal slot machines and other crimes. Police announced the results of the operation on Monday. Out of 65 investigations, MPD said they arrested two suspects and issued 53 misdemeanor citations and 12 city ordinance…

Incidents ・ 17 October 2023

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'Operation Casino Royale' shuts down gambling machines

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police say they have seized more than $1 million in cash and 268 casino-style gaming machines in a crackdown on illegal gambling across the city. MPD's Vice Team launched "Operation Casino Royale" in the summer of 2022, when the city became aware of gaming machines being installed in corner stores and gas stations across…

Incidents ・ 18 October 2023

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Chipley store identified as illegal gambling site

A Chipley convenience store is the subject of an illegal gambling investigation. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Division of Law Enforcement and the Chipley Police Department collaborated in an operation to dismantle an illegal gambling operation at the 77 Gas Mart, located at 604 Main Street. Investigators executed a search warrant…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2023

The Star

Operation Hanuman busts gambling franchise with 500 websites

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police launched 63 simultaneous raids in 14 provinces to bust a large online gambling network with over 100 franchises and 500 websites, police announced on Monday (Nov 14). The simultaneous raids were directed by CSD commander Maj Gen Montree Theskhun from the Provincial…

Incidents ・ 14 November 2022

ABC 12

State regulators seize 53 gambling devices from Mundy Township storefront

MUNDY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan gambling regulators removed 53 devices from an alleged illegal gaming operation at a storefront in Mundy Township. The Michigan Gaming Control Board took the 53 allegedly illegal gambling devices from The Hot Spot at 5542 Fenton Road in the retail plaza just north of Hill Road. State regulators say the Mundy…

Law ・ 04 October 2022

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Undercover sting busts man accused of operating gambling houses in northern Arkansas

HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) - Police arrested a man following a bust of what they call gambling houses in northern Arkansas. Daniel Scallorn, 33, of Green Forest, Ark., faces a felony charge of maintaining a gambling house. Scallorn posted a bond of $25000. Police shut down businesses called Internet lounges in Harrison and Mountain Home. Police say they…

Incidents ・ 29 July 2022

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Over $200k seized in Salisbury arcade gambling operation investigation

SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Rowan County Sheriff's Office seized almost a quarter-million dollars following an illegal gambling operation investigation. The investigation at Duck Arcade Sweepstakes located on Mooresville Road in Salisbury began in March 2021 and 41-year-old Jindeng Dong was arrested on May 31, 2022. Dong ran Duck Arcade…

Incidents ・ 06 June 2022

Salisbury Post

Deputies seize more than $200K in gambling arrest at Duck Arcade

By Elisabeth Strillacci elisabeth.strillacci@salisburypost.com SALISBURY - A Chinese National living in Salisbury has been arrested by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office on charges of running an illegal gambling operation and police seized more than $200000 in cash and two guns, along with additional evidence, from Duck Arcade Sweepstakes and a…

Incidents ・ 07 June 2022

Salisbury Post

Arrest made after deputies search Duck Arcade, more expected

elisabeth.strillacci@salisburypost.com SALISBURY - A Chinese National living in Salisbury has been arrested by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office on charges of running an illegal gambling operation. Jindeng Dong, 41, of Castlewood Drive, was arrested May 31 and charged with five violations: slot machine or device defined (misdemeanor), gambling…

Incidents ・ 06 June 2022

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Dutch Police Arrest 12 in Illegal Gambling Sting Operation

Dutch police have arrested 12 individuals after raids in four different areas of the country. alleged illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and money laundering Investigations in Soesterberg, Zeist, Vinkeveen and Rotterdam related to alleged illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and money laundering led to the stings, which took place on Wednesday and…

Law ・ 23 April 2022

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Gambling Games, Money Seized during Raids in Lansing, Michigan

The gaming regulator in Michigan released details regarding two raids against alleged storefront casinos in Lansing. During the raids, more than $90000 in cash was seized as well as a total of 82 gambling machines. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) released details Tuesday regarding two raids done in Lansing, Michigan recently. Under a…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2022

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Hawaii To Keep Gambling Off-Shore Until Common Sense Kicks In

For years, Hawaii lawmakers have discussed legalized gambling in the state. Also for years, they have repeatedly rejected the idea. Joining Utah, Hawaii is the only other state to prohibit all forms of gambling. It's going to stay that way a little longer, too. The Hawaii state legislature has declined to approve any proposal that would legalize…

Politics ・ 22 February 2022

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Gambling operation busted in Roy

ROY, Utah (ABC4) - The owner of a gas station that was housing an illegal gambling operation has been arrested and charged Monday. Neel Jagdish Patel, 30, has been arrested and charged with 20 counts of Fringe Gambling Devices, one count of money laundering, and one count of Pattern of Unlawful Activity, police say. "From October 2021 to December…

Incidents ・ 11 January 2022

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Police Seize Around $15m in Thailand Gambling Den Raid

Police in the Thailand city of Pattaya (pictured above) have arrested 42 and seized assets of around $15m after a raid on an illegal gambling den in a four-star hotel room. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Police in Thailand have seized tables, card sets, and gambling chips worth around ฿500m (US$15m) and arrested 42 people after a raid on a hotel room in…

Incidents ・ 29 December 2021

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180 Arrested, 30 Illegal Gambling Operations Shut Down In Crackdown On San Bernardino Street Gang

SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA) - A crackdown on a violent street gang in San Bernardino has resulted in 180 arrests and shut down 30 illegal gambling operations, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Dozens of search warrants were executed Thursday as part of a joint investigation into the Westside Verdugo street gang, which authorities say…

Law ・ 11 December 2021

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Southern California Busts Criminal Gang Involved in Illegal Gambling

Reports about illegal gambling continue to abound across the United States. The people arrested in such operations often exceed the imagination in terms of the businesses they have been operating and the severity with which they have treated others. Now, Southern California has a response for one such organization. A raid by police authorities in…

Law ・ 10 December 2021

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San Diego DA Part Of Sweepstakes Cafe Case That Ends In $3.5M Penalty For Illegal Gambling

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced formal court approval of a multimillion-dollar judgment against an illegal gambling operation. Under terms of the stipulated judgment, Pong Game Studios Corporation agreed to pay $3.5 million in civil penalties, costs and attorney fees, as well as permanently halt its gambling operations in the…

Bonuses ・ 02 November 2021

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United States Weekly Gambling-Related Crime Roundup

It has been a busy week when it comes to gambling-related crime across the United States. In addition to numerous raids of illegal gambling operations, there were other interesting cases in the news. In California, police raided an illegal gambling operation early on Thursday morning. The Daly City officers arrested four adults and seized…

Incidents ・ 24 October 2021

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Deputies raid Rowan County arcade over gambling violations

SALISBURY, N.C. - Deputies raided a Rowan County arcade Thursday over gambling violations. According to deputies, the FishZilla Arcade on East Innes Street in Salisbury was operating under the guise that it was a legal arcade, when in actuality it was an illegal gambling operation. Investigators said the business had 85 playing stations, including…

Incidents ・ 08 August 2021

WHNT

Over 20 gambling machines seized at a hair braiding salon in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Huntsville Police (HPD) shut down an illegal gambling operation on Tuesday. The department seized more than 20 machines and over $3000 in cash from Didi African Hair Braiding salon off Jordan Lane and Holmes Avenue. This business is advertised as a hair braiding salon but there is a sign on the door that says members only and…

Incidents ・ 10 April 2021

Action News 5

16 arrested in gambling machine raids

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Law enforcement officers arrested 16 people and seized 56 suspected gaming machines Wednesday during a crackdown on illegal gambling. According to a Thursday news release from Second Judicial District Prosecutor Keith L. Chrestman, agents also seized $100000 cash from nine Blytheville and Osceola…

Incidents ・ 09 May 2021

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What we know: Investigators raid adult arcades with illegal slots

Local law enforcement officials have shut down an adult arcade with illegal slot machines. St. Lucie County sheriff's officials raided Rio Arcade on U.S. 1, just south of Kitterman Road, in Port St. Lucie on Thursday after they executed a search warrant. Here's what we know so far: Sheriff Ken Mascara said numerous attempts were made to address the…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2023