VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Several illegal internet cafes have been shut down as part of a crackdown prompted by two armed robberies, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said that since Oct. 19, cease-and-desist orders have been issued for 11 gaming locations in East Volusia County and four locations in West Volusia County.
The orders are effective immediately. Orders are pending for two more locations. So far, 12 cafes have shut down while the others appear to be in the process of doing so. The orders warn business owners that that they could face criminal charges for conducting illegal activity.
Deputies said two recent armed robberies at local gaming businesses led to the crackdown, as did a recently appeals court ruling that determined that gaming devices that rely on chance rather than skill are illegal.
Below is a list of locations that have been or will be issued cease-and-desist orders.
In East Volusia County:
1004 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach - issued Oct. 28, closed
1108 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach - pending; appears to be closed.
1376 N. Nova Road, Daytona Beach (Lucky Ducks) - issued Oct. 25, closed
2990 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach (Speedway Station) - issued Oct. 26, closed
1220 Hand Ave. #D, Ormond Beach (The Spot) - issued Oct. 26, closed
1240 Hand Ave., Ormond Beach (The Room) - issued Oct. 26, closed
986 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach (Jiffy 2) - issued Oct. 26, closed
1396 N. Nova Road, Holly Hill (Hidden Treasure) - issued Oct. 26, closed
1230 Hand Ave., Ormond Beach (Hot Spot) – issued Oct. 19, closed
800 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach (Asian Internet Café) – issued Oct. 23, closed
1106 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach (Family Food Mart) - issued Oct. 26, machines shut down.
218 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach (The Spot) - issued Oct. 26, machines removed by owner
In West Volusia County:
350 Spring Garden Ave., DeLand (Cyber Monkey) - issued Oct. 19, closed
2411 Enterprise Road, Orange City (Preview Games) - issued Oct. 19, closed
600 Courtland Blvd., Deltona (Jackpot Saloon) - issued Oct. 19, closed
2516 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand (KK Entertainment Games)- issued Oct. 26, closed
1250 S. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand (Winners Circle) - pending issue