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Texas Authorities Seize $2M in Illegal Gambling Raids + Ian Simpson Wins £54,000 — November 2, 2026
NewsNovember 3, 2026·1 min read

Texas Authorities Seize $2M in Illegal Gambling Raids + Ian Simpson Wins £54,000 — November 2, 2026


In a significant operation, Texas authorities conducted raids on 21 locations in the Galveston area, seizing over $2 million in cash and gambling machines. The investigation, which began in June, targeted illegal gambling dens across multiple cities, resulting in the arrest of four suspects.

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