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Austria’s financial police seize two illegal gambling machines in Wels

Enforcement & compliance

Austria’s financial police seized two gambling machines during a 12 February inspection at a petrol station in Wels, according to the report. The machines were operating, and investigators found that gambling had been offered there for about six weeks. The 64-year-old operator was reported, faces fines of up to €20,000, and may lose his trade licence.

The case highlights enforcement against illegal gambling machines and possible business-licence consequences in Austria.

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German police seize illegal gaming machines in Hildesheim raids

Police in Hildesheim searched more than 20 properties on 29 September 2026 and seized several illegally operated gaming machines, according to a joint statement by prosecutors and police. Authorities are investigating 15 suspects over illegal gambling and alleged drug trading; the evaluation of evidence continues.

Police in Hildesheim searched more than 20 properties on 29 September 2026 and seized several illegally operated gaming machines, according to a joint statement by the public prosecutor's office and police. The operation focused on illegal gambling and on allegations of unauthorised trading in narcotics in not insignificant quantities. Investigators are examining 15 suspects in connection with both matters.

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