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5 Port Richey Businesses Shut Down, 249 Illegal Slot Machines Seized in Illegal Gambling Operation

PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA, AUG 5 – Authorities seized 249 illegal slot machines and nearly $200,000 from five unauthorized casinos as part of a coordinated raid to enforce Florida's strict gambling laws.

Summary by WFLA-TV
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Five businesses in Port Richey were shut down in an illegal gambling operation on Monday, authorities announced. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) said it worked with the Port Richey Police Department and New Port Richey Police Department to execute search warrants at five illegal gambling establishments operating as unauthorized casinos. ‘Extremely lucky’ gambler hits 389 jackpots in 1 day at Tampa ca…

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The Free Press (Tampa) broke the news in Tampa, United States on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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