125 casino games, $48,000 in cash seized during illegal gambling operation, deputies say

Three individuals were charged after Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigators seized approximately 125 illegal gambling machines and $48,200 after executing a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment known as Icon in Tavares.

Anti-gambling groups speaking out ahead of special session

With Florida lawmakers heading to Tallahassee on Monday to start a special session, the Senate and House on Friday released bills that would overhaul Florida’s gambling industry, NoCasinos.org president John Sowinski said it’s not a good idea for Florida or the state’s family-friendly image.