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Illegal slot machine ring investigation in Trenton

Overview

Authorities in Trenton, New Jersey, dismantled an illegal slot machine ring operating across more than 30 businesses through a coordinated effort known as ‘Operation Jackpot’. The investigation, which involved the Trenton Police, New Jersey State Police, and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, followed an 11-month probe triggered by a citizen tip in November 2025 and a dispute regarding an unredeemed voucher.

During the operation, law enforcement seized 73 slot machines, an ATM, various receipts, and over $100,000 in cash. Harry Almonte, a 33-year-old man from Philadelphia, has been charged with second-degree money laundering and third-degree offenses, including maintaining a gambling resort and promoting gambling. Business owners hosting the unauthorized machines also face charges for possessing gambling devices and maintaining a gambling resort. Almonte is currently held by the Philadelphia Police Department pending an extradition hearing.

Entities

Harry Almonte · Trenton · New Jersey State Police · Trenton Police Department · Mercer County Prosecutor's Office

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Trenton police seize 73 slot machines and $100K in illegal gambling bust

    Philadelphia man Harry Almonte faces charges after authorities seized 73 illegal slot machines and over $100,000 in cash during an investigation into Trenton, New Jersey bodegas.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Philadelphia man charged in illegal Trenton slot machine ring

    A Philadelphia man faces money laundering and gambling charges after an investigation uncovered an illegal slot machine ring operating in over 30 Trenton, New Jersey, businesses.

Sources

gamblingnews.com · nj1015.com · wfpg.com · wpgtalkradio.com