Florida Ships Raided
Owners and operators of six South Florida casino ships were charged with violating Florida gaming laws. Civil complaints were filed against the operators of three SunCruz casino vessels in Hollyood, Riviera Beach and Key Largo; New SeaEscape, which sails out of Port Everglades; Monte Carlo, of Pompano Beach and Palm Beach Princess, which sails from Riviera Beach. Additionally, all the ships but Palm Beach Princess were charged with allowing gambling within Florida's territorial waters (which is prohibited less than three miles offshore). Additionally, all the ships but Monte Carlo were charged with unlawful sports bookmaking, allegedly taking bets on sporting events that would take place days later.
Florida Ships Raided
Owners and operators of six South Florida casino ships were charged with violating Florida gaming laws. Civil complaints were filed against the operators of three SunCruz casino vessels in Hollyood, Riviera Beach and Key Largo; New SeaEscape, which sails out of Port Everglades; Monte Carlo, of Pompano Beach and Palm Beach Princess, which sails from Riviera Beach. Additionally, all the ships but Palm Beach Princess were charged with allowing gambling within Florida's territorial waters (which is prohibited less than three miles offshore). Additionally, all the ships but Monte Carlo were charged with unlawful sports bookmaking, allegedly taking bets on sporting events that would take place days later.
