COCOA, Fla. — A Brevard County woman has been arrested following a law enforcement raid on an illegal gambling operation known as “Diamond Arcade” located at 4875 West King Street in Cocoa. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit executed a search warrant on October 20, 2025, uncovering an ongoing gambling enterprise that had been under investigation for several months.
According to the arrest report, Betty Jean Harley was the sole employee operating the establishment at the time of the raid. Harley reportedly admitted during a post-Miranda interview that she had been working at the arcade for approximately two months and had previously done similar work there in prior years.
Deputies say Harley openly acknowledged knowing the establishment was a gambling venue and described in detail her role in managing the daily operation. She told investigators that her responsibilities included retrieving $5,000 each morning that was allegedly hidden in a microwave, placing the money in the register, paying out “winnings” to patrons, maintaining communication with the arcade’s owners, and recording daily transactions. She also described the use of encrypted messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to conceal communications between employees and owners regarding payouts and operations.
