Three businesses were busted on allegations of running illegal gambling operations on Florida’s east coast.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission ( FGCC ) teamed up with the Port Orange Police Department for the crackdown. In the end, some 20 slot machines and two coin pusher machines were confiscated in the investigation that also seized $25,659 in cash. Three operators of the businesses which were bars were charged with possession of slot machines and keeping a gambling house. Each suspect was issued an order to appear in court.

“The Florida Gaming Control Commission is joining with other law enforcement agencies to stop illegal gambling in our state,” said FGCC Executive Director Alana Zimmer . “If businesses are unclear on the legality of their machines, they can contact th

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