Florida Regulators Remove 22 Unlicensed Gambling Machines in Port Orange

A joint operation in Port Orange added new pressure on unregulated gambling rooms after Florida regulators and local police cleared out dozens of machines and collected thousands in cash. Activity at three separate locations triggered enforcement from the Florida Gaming Control Commission and the Port Orange Police Department, who carried out the coordinated action on November 12.

Good to Know

• Twenty two unlicensed gambling machines and $25,659 in cash were removed
• Three Port Orange businesses saw equipment and funds confiscated
• FGCC said operators can request legal guidance before installing machines

Florida Regulators Seize Machines in Port Orange as Enforcement Continues

The Florida Gaming Control Commission and Port Orange Police Department recovered 20 slot machines, two coin pushers, and $25,659 from three sites during the operation. Officers issued charges for Possession of Slot Machines and Keeping a Gambling House, with individuals receiving Notices to Appear.

FGCC Executive Director Alana Zimmer said the agency continues to coordinate with local partners:

“The Florida Gaming Control Commission is joining with other law enforcement agencies to stop illegal gambling in our state.” 

She encouraged operators to check device legality before placing equipment on their premises. She said:

“If businesses are unclear on the legality of their machines, they can contact the FGCC anytime for direction and clarification”

Zimmer added that knowing the rules can help protect state-issued permits tied to these establishments.

Although enforcement targeted unlicensed activity, many operators across the state still misunderstand how Florida draws the line between legal amusement devices and gambling. Florida law allows slot machines only at limited, approved locations, such as authorized pari-mutuel venues in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and seven properties run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Three Businesses Targeted in Port Orange Sweep

The operation focused on Mulligans Grill, Port Hole, and The Dog House, where officers documented similar behavior.

1. At Mulligans Grill on South Nova Road, agents removed eight slot machines, one coin pusher, and more than $3,500.
2. Port Hole, located on Herbert Street, accounted for six slot machines and over $15,500.
3. The Dog House on South Nova Road saw eight slot machines, one coin pusher, and roughly $6,000 taken into custody.

FGCC described the machines and cash as suspected proceeds of unlicensed gambling activity.

Zimmer noted that the agency’s ongoing focus includes identifying unregulated gaming rooms across the state. Businesses found with these devices face charges and may also experience administrative action tied to other state permits.

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