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Austria seizes 76 illegal gambling machines in Salzburg operation

Enforcement & compliance

Austria’s financial police and Cobra police unit seized 76 illegal gambling machines in Salzburg between 6 and 14 April, according to the report. Authorities searched seven premises, and operators could face penalties of up to €30,000 per machine; the report said one venue had replaced nine seized machines within five days.

The seizures and potential per-machine penalties signal enforcement exposure for illegal gambling operators in Salzburg.

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