Sun. Nov 10th, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Ten people are behind bars after being arrested this week in connection to an investigation into local illegal gambling machines across the Big Bend, according to the Florida Gaming Control Commission.

The FGCC said illegal gambling machines were confiscated from ten local gas stations, eight in Leon County, one in Wakulla County, and one in Jefferson County. More than $17,000 was seized from 21 confiscated machines, including both slot machines and coin pushers, according to the FGCC.

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Additional arrests are forthcoming.

The Tallahassee Police Department assisted in the investigation, according to the FGCC.

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