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Hawaii County police seize more than 20 machines in gambling raids

Hawaii island police seized more than 20 machines Monday during an islandwide crackdown on illegal gambling.

Police said officers executed nine search warrants at seven establishments and two homes connected with illegal gambling operations.

While executing the search warrants, police recovered gambling machines, gambling proceeds, records, and other evidence, police said. No one was arrested.

Capt. Robert Wagner said the investigation started several months ago in part because of community complaints, including from people who complained about a family member losing money to the gaming devices.

More than 20 machines were seized from five businesses in Hilo. A tally of the gaming machines seized in the four other raids was not available.

Some of the machines seized were video games like Fish Hunter, but with different names such as Seafood Paradise. The games dispensed vouchers that were allegedly redeemed for cash.

One response to “Hawaii County police seize more than 20 machines in gambling raids”

  1. noheawilli says:

    Dang someone loses money so they cry to the gubment. That’s why we have these stupid laws, people can’t handle, grow up, and live free!

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