Event Brief
Authorities seize 250+ illegal gambling machines
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Operation Silent Spin in Manatee County dismantled three illegal gambling arcades; 250+ machines and $120K seized.
WHO: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Homeland Security Investigations
WHAT: Dismantling illegal gambling arcades and seizing 250+ illegal gambling machines and $120,000 in cash
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET
WHERE: Manatee County, Florida
WHY: Authorities conducted Operation Silent Spin targeting illegal gambling operations.
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