Illegal Central Florida casinos were shut down again, and illegal sales of nicotine and alcohol at other locations were also targeted.
In response to community complaints about two ongoing violations of Florida law – illegal “Internet café” casinos and illegal sales of nicotine, vapes, and alcohol to underage buyers – Volusia County Sheriff’s office deputies and detectives took enforcement actions on both issues. Florida Gaming Control Commission agents assisted in the operation.
This month, four illegal casinos in DeLand and Orange City, including three that reopened after getting shut down in the past, were shut down as VSO executed simultaneous search warrants.
Six smoke shops and convenience stores, including four repeat violators, were cited for selling nicotine or alcohol to an underage buyer…