Illegal gambling locations shut down in San Francisco
City attorney David Chiu has announced that his office has closed three illegal gambling venues.
US.- San Francisco City attorney David Chiu has announced that his office has shut three illegal gambling locations and two illegal nightclubs. The properties were located in the city’s southeast neighbourhoods.
The City Attorney’s Office says the tenants of properties at 57 Leland Ave, 5530 Mission Street, and 1201 Cayuga Avenue housed illegal gambling operations. It sent demand letters to the properties’ owners.
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) executed a search warrant at 57 Leland Avenue, in Visitacion Valley, in January. It seized nine gambling machines, a stolen firearm and ammunition. The property owner had the tenants vacate the property.
City Attorney David Chiu said: “I appreciate that the property owners cooperated with our demands to put an end to this wildly illegal conduct. This outcome brings real relief to the neighbours who endured the chaos caused by these illegal gambling dens and nightclubs. In each of these cases, our Code Enforcement Team worked hard to ensure San Francisco is a safe and enjoyable place to live.”
Meanwhile, the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) took enforcement action against illegal gambling operations at seven convenience stores in North and Central Florida. Notices to appear (NTAs) were issued for the store’s owners or managers, including charges of possession of slot machines, as well as charges for keeping a gambling house.
