Three Hispanic Enterprise businesses were forced to forfeit 15 illegal gambling machines in recent months, according to 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox.
The Alabama Legislature tackled several hot-button issues during the 2024 session, but none caused more chaos than a package of gambling bills that sought to legalize and regulate gambling in the state.
Several people were arrested this week in connection to illegal gaming machines stolen from a location recently shut down by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.
On Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced restraining orders and search warrants had been obtained against five illegal gambling facilities in Selma.
The Mobile Police Department completed a successful “Operation Holiday Blitz” this week, executing five search warrants, ending in a dozen arrests and the seizure of 10 illegal gambling machines and a variety of illegal substances.