Berlin investigators searched 23 premises overnight in a raid focused on illegal gambling, according to reports. They seized more than 80 machines and also found drugs and weapons; the stated aim was to disrupt criminal groups’ money flows.
The seizure indicates enforcement action against illegal gambling operations in Berlin.
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Authorities in Berlin and Hamburg seized at least 100 suspected illegal gambling machines during searches on 16 and 17 October, according to reports. Berlin officials said 23 premises were searched and at least 81 machines and about €30,000 were seized; in Hamburg, officers searched five sites and confiscated 19 machines and several thousand euros.
Frankfurt investigators halted a suspected illegal online gambling operation. The reported stakes totalled €5.86bn.
Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia seized illegal gambling machines at premises in Harsewinkel and Soest. Controls on 16 October found three illegal machines and unassigned cash in a Harsewinkel pub and four more in a café, while a 9 October operation in Soest closed and sealed a tea house holding four machines.
Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia seized illegal gambling machines at premises in Harsewinkel and Soest, according to a police press release. The controls took place on 16 October in Harsewinkel and on 9 October in Soest.
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.
Reportedly, Authorities seized 42 illegal gambling machines in Heidenheim. They subsequently destroyed the machines.