Women arrested, dozens of slot machines seized in Sarasota arcade gambling shutdown: SCSO
SARASOTA, Fla. - Two women were arrested Tuesday after authorities shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Sarasota arcade, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
The backstory:
Deputies say cash and 81 slot machines were seized during the search of Paradise Arcade at 6030 North Lockwood Ridge Road.
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Kelly Mallia, 47, and Valerie Mallia, 62, are facing gambling-related charges in connection to the operation, SCSO says.
Courtesy: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
The sheriff’s office said a cease-and-desist letter was issued to the arcade earlier this year.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission assisted in the shutdown.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.