Event Brief
UPDATED May 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
May 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Operation Silent Spin nets 250+ illegal gambling machines
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Manatee County busts multi-location illegal gambling operation; 250+ machines and $120K seized with FGCC and Homeland Security.
WHO: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Homeland Security Investigations
WHAT: Dismantling of a multi-location illegal gambling operation and seizure of illegal slot machines and cash
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET
WHERE: Manatee County, Florida
WHY: Authorities conducted Operation Silent Spin to crack down on illegal gambling machines.
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