Crime & Safety

Alameda Police Bust Alleged Illegal Gambling Den Inside Home

Officers said they also located firearms, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia during the search.

September 5, 2025

Police in Alameda seized slot machines, firearms and other items following a bust of an alleged gambling den that was operating inside a home, officers said.

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The department announced Wednesday that they received reports of a possible gambling operation at a residence on the 600 block of Haight Avenue, between 6th and Webster streets. Following what they described as a detailed investigation, officers executed a search warrant at the home on Tuesday.

A video posted on the department's Facebook Page showed slot machines, poker chips, along with a roulette table and other games purportedly inside the home. Officers said they also located firearms, ammunition, cash and drug paraphernalia during the search.

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