“Our intent is to go after the operators of the facilities,” Carr stated. He said while patrons could legally be arrested or charged during a raid, he said that was not the state’s intent. You have a lot of cash on hand and if other criminals know you have cash, they will come rob you,” Carr stated.

“They are also incubators for violent crime. The Florida Gaming Control Commission began raiding gaming parlors in Tampa and Palm Beach this week. “In reality, they have illegal slot machines,” Carr said. The women said it was not convenient for them to travel to Immokalee.Įven Governor Ron DeSantis said he was unaware the Florida Gaming Control Commission this week began ordering illegal arcades to shut down.Įric Carr with the Florida Gaming Control Commission said the vast majority of adult arcades are trying to operate as family amusement arcades. Slot machines are illegal outside of tribal casinos in Florida. Royal-Arcade-Business-Letter-230327 Download