60 illegal slot machines seized from Uptown Bingo in Cape Coral during July raid

60 illegal slot machines were seized from Uptown Bingo in Cape Coral following a raid by the Florida Gaming Control Commission and the Cape Coral Police Department last month. The FGCC said it raided Uptown Bingo, located at 2708 Santa Barbara Boulevard in Cape Coral, in an enforcement action known as "Operation Going Downtown." 60 illegal slot machines were seized from the business. FGCC said that residents 18 years old or older are allowed to legally play bingo when the game is played using paper cards. Florida law prohibits instant bingo on electronic devices that display games of chance, including slot machines. Only certain organizations are allowed to offer traditional bingo in Florida. FGCC said the raid serves as a reminder that not all bingo is legal. “Bingo is fun, and the FGCC supports lawful play,” said FGCC Commissioner Peter Cuderman. “Unfortunately, criminals prey on Floridians by using a bingo theme on slot machines and falsely claiming these games are legal. If you have concerns about the legality of a bingo operation, call our tipline at 850-880-3433. Our FGCC agents are here to serve Floridians and protect them from unscrupulous operators.” DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV