Florida Gaming Control Commission marks four years with enforcement and revenue milestones
2026-07-22
Source: Yogonet
The Florida Gaming Control Commission highlights four years of progress, having seized nearly 11,000 illegal slot machines, collected over $3 billion in regulated gaming revenue, and expanded law enforcement partnerships.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is commemorating its fourth anniversary this July, touting significant enforcement, regulatory, and financial achievements since its creation in July 2022.
Since launch, the agency has confiscated nearly 11,000 illegal slot machines and over $23 million in proceeds from unlawful gambling operations. Over the past twelve months alone, FGCC closed 184 illicit gambling arcades, made 177 arrests, and uncovered narcotics, firearms, and dog-fighting rings tied to illegal gambling networks.
"FGCC has made an immediate and dramatic impact," said Chair Julie Brown, who founded the commission. Brown noted it is the first statewide law enforcement agency created since 1967, reflecting the escalating threat of illegal gambling. She credited "the outstanding support of Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature" for the agency's success, adding that collaborative efforts are making Florida safer.
The commission has strengthened interagency coordination by signing 44 memoranda of understanding with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, including the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Wayne Ivey stated, "Criminals don't ever get a free pass in Brevard County" and emphasized that the partnership sends a clear message to operators of illegal gambling businesses.
On the regulatory side, FGCC's Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering (PMW) oversees licensed gaming operators. Over four years, the PMW has collected more than $3 billion in revenue from pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, and revenue sharing under the Seminole Tribe of Florida compact. These funds have supported state education and environmental programs.
The division has processed nearly 57,000 occupational license applications for individuals and businesses in pari-mutuel, cardroom, and slot machine venues, sustaining thousands of jobs while upholding industry integrity.
Florida law permits slot machines only at authorized venues: eight licensed pari-mutuel facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and certain Seminole Tribe operations. Unauthorized gambling at unlicensed locations remains illegal.
FGCC reiterated its mission to preserve gaming integrity through fair regulation, licensing, criminal investigations, and enforcement. The public can report suspected illegal gambling via FLGaming.gov/File-a-Report, email at [email protected], or phone at 850-880-3433.