Law enforcement in Waianae, Hawaii, put an end to an illicit gambling venue
Honolulu Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling in Waianae
In a continued effort to combat illegal gambling, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) executed a search warrant on an illicit gambling venue in Waianae near Farrington Highway on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at around 6:30 PM.
The operation, which marked the second raid in Waianae related to illegal gambling in the past month, resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old male on suspicion of being involved in the illegal gambling operation. He is facing charges for promoting gambling and possession of a gambling device.
The small, dark room used for suspected illegal gambling was equipped with air conditioners and contained 20 homemade gambling machines, each consisting of large flat-screen TVs and buttons drilled into cabinets. A CCTV camera could be seen in one corner of the room. During the search, law enforcement discovered $3,615 in cash and illicit drugs, although the specific type of drugs was not specified.
The Honolulu Police Department has recorded nearly 120 gambling-related crimes since the last year, representing an increase year-over-year when compared to the 2023-2024 period, when a total of 110 such crimes were recorded. The involvement of other individuals in the illegal gambling operation, apart from the arrested 29-year-old male, was not specified in the provided information.
The raid is part of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Waianae to fight illegal gambling. In mid-June, three new bills were signed into law in Hawaii to further strengthen these efforts. Each of the signed bills plays an important role in the fight against illegal gambling.
It is essential to note that this article does not aim to provide detailed and up-to-date information on illegal gambling activity and law enforcement actions in Waianae, Honolulu. For the most accurate and current data, we recommend checking local news outlets, Honolulu Police Department press releases, or official government crime reports.
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- The gambling-trends in Waianae seem to be on the rise, as the Honolulu Police Department has recorded over 120 gambling-related crimes since the last year.
- Despite the recent crackdown on casino-and-gambling venues in Waianae, crime-and-justice issues such as illegal gambling continue to be a general-news concern in the area.
