Florida Gaming Control Commission seizes more than 230 illegal gambling machines
Searches took place at three locations in Umatilla and Leesburg.
US.- The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has seized 231 illegal gambling machines and over $157,000 in illegal gambling proceeds in Lake County. The operation, codenamed Calvin Coolidge, involved the execution of search warrants at three locations in Umatilla and Leesburg.
At the House of Treasure, in Umatilla, the FGCC and Lake County Sheriff’s Office seized 56 illegal gambling machines, including slot machines and fish tables, and $75,619. Three Notices to Appear were issued for possession of slot machines and keeping a gambling house.
At Hot Seats, in Leesburg, agents seized 77 illegal gambling machines and $35,621 in suspected gambling proceeds. Two Notices to Appear were issued. At The Hub, also in Leesburg, agents seized 98 illegal machines and $46,597. Two Notices to Appear were issued.
The FGCC stated that slot machines are available in eight licensed pari-mutuel facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and at certain facilities operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
FGCC executive director Alana Zimmer said: “These enforcement actions demonstrate our commitment to protecting Floridacommunities and preserving the integrity of the state’s gaming laws. Illegal gambling operations undermine lawful businesses and exploit patrons. FGCC will continue to work proactively with law enforcement partners to shut them down.”
In 2025, FGCC seized $14.7m and 6,725 slot machines from illegal gambling during enforcement actions against unlicensed casinos. That’s an increase from 2024, when $7.1m and 1,287 illegal slot machines were confiscated. The FGCC also increased partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, entering into 29 new memoranda of understanding.
