Jacksonville, FL — Law enforcement officials seized more than 100 illegal gambling machines during a three-day citywide operation targeting unlawful gaming activity across Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the enforcement effort, called “Operation Reel of Fortune,” was conducted in partnership with the Florida Gaming Control Commission.
During the operation, officers and detectives visited businesses across the city to identify and remove illegal gambling machines. Authorities said the machines were discovered at 16 different locations, including restaurants, bars, gas stations, and other businesses.
Locations where machines were seized included:
- Sam’s Discount Food Mart on Arlington Road
- Lucky Food Mart on St. Johns Bluff Road
- Cliff’s Bar and Grill on Monument Road
- Captain Odies on Mayport Road
- Shores Pub on Old St. Augustine Road
- Monkey’s Uncle on San Jose Boulevard
- Tienda Restaurant on Powers Avenue
- Sunoco on Moncrief Road
- Speedway on U.S. Highway 90
- Bald Eagle Pub on Timuquana Road
- Rascal’s Pub on Confederate Point Road
- Jammes Pub on San Juan Avenue
- The Jug Saloon on Lenox Avenue
- Greybeards Bar on Commonwealth Avenue
- Onyx Nails on Edgewood Avenue West
- An illegal game house on Edgewood Avenue North
Officials said multiple people were arrested and face felony charges related to operating the illegal gambling operations.
Authorities emphasized that illegal gaming machines are not permitted anywhere in Jacksonville.
Law enforcement officials say the machines often target financially vulnerable individuals, including those on fixed incomes or those struggling with gambling addiction.
Officials urged residents to report suspected illegal gambling operations by contacting the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.
Business owners are also reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure any gaming machines placed in their establishments comply with the law.
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