They closed 7 illegal casinos in Cape Coral!
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27 Aug 2025 •
Reading time: 2 minutes On the morning of 22 August 2025, a large-scale operation mobilised more than 90 police officers in the city of Cape Coral, Florida. Raids orchestrated by the Cape Coral Police Department, in collaboration with the Florida Gaming Commission, targeted seven illegal gambling establishments, including arcades and even a private residence.
Material results of the operation
The material results of the raid were spectacular: more than 400 gaming machines were removed from the premises, and more than $540,000 in cash was seized. These colossal sums testify to the scale of the illegal operations and their profitability. Despite this crackdown, no arrests have yet been announced; only persons of interest have been identified so far.
Rigged machines, targeting a vulnerable audience
From the very beginning of the investigation, a chilling discovery emerged: the seized slot machines had been programmed never to pay out, thus guaranteeing constant losses for players. This cynical strategy specifically targeted elderly people addicted to gambling, a population clearly identified as vulnerable. One officer summed it up simply: these machines were designed to exploit the most vulnerable, with complete impunity.
The locations targeted – names and addresses
The investigation targeted six public establishments and one private address, revealing a strategic location in different parts of the city:
- Vegas Style Games – 1119 Del Prado Boulevard S. #2
- Jacks Arcade – 1480 NE Pine Island Road #1C
- Senior Chuckies – 111 Del Prado Boulevard N. #10
- White Sands – 2710 Del Prado Boulevard S.
- Jackpot Corner – 1242 SW Pine Island Road
- Jackpot Island – 900 SW Pine Island Road
- And a private residence, the exact address of which has not been published.
This location in a dense urban area shows how these places operated discreetly, appearing to be ordinary establishments.
A case still ongoing
The investigation remains open: authorities say that further enforcement action is expected, as persons of interest have been identified. So far, no legal action has been taken, but the uncovering of these illegal practices and the scale of the gambling operation that has been dismantled suggest that serious legal consequences are likely.