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Austria’s financial police seize 67 illegal gambling machines in Salzburg

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Austria’s financial police seized 67 illegal gambling machines at ten premises in Salzburg in October, reportedly citing the Finance Ministry. Officials inspected the venues over four days, and authorities ordered one business closed; operators faced penalty applications averaging €10,000 per machine, according to the report.

Operators of the affected premises face enforcement action and potential penalties linked to the seized machines.

Earlier fines and penalties by Finanzpolizei

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedAustria’s finance police report 1,935 illegal-gambling inspections from 2019 to 2021Not stated
Not namedNot statedAustria's financial police destroy 99 illegal gambling machines in SalzburgNot stated
Not namedNot statedAustria’s financial police seize eight illegal gambling machines in ViennaNot stated
Not namedEUR 4,343Austria’s financial police report 107 illegal gambling machines destroyed in SalzburgNot stated
Not namedEUR 2,300Austria’s financial police seize two illegal gambling machines in ViennaNot stated

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