Illegal Gambling Raid In Cocoa

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, along with agents from the Florida Gaming Control Commission, shut down four illegal gambling operations in Cocoa. The raid resulted in the seizure of $288,207 in cash, 158 illegal slot machines, and related equipment. One slot machine alone had accumulated $1.3 million in wagers without awarding jackpots. The operation also uncovered a handgun at one facility. Sheriff Wayne Ivey says arrests are pending as the investigation continues.