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Bolivia’s AJ seizes poker table at unlicensed Cochabamba venue

Enforcement & compliance1 min read

Bolivia’s Autoridad de Fiscalización del Juego seized a poker table during a 16 July operation at an unauthorised venue in Cochabamba. The AJ said inspectors had found recurring poker games operating without the required licence and identified the venue’s manager.

Inspectors from Bolivia’s gambling regulator AJ seized a table adapted for poker during an intervention at an unauthorised gambling venue in Cochabamba. The operation took place on 16 July.

Inspectors found recurring poker games at the venue without the required operating licence following information-gathering and checks. The regulator identified the venue’s manager and informed people present about the risks and legal consequences of gambling at unauthorised venues.

The AJ said it would continue to intensify controls nationwide to prevent, detect and dismantle illegal gambling venues.

Earlier fines and penalties by AJ

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedBolivia's AJ seizes two slot machines in Santa Cruz de la Sierra raidNot stated
Not namedNot statedAJ seizes three poker tables at unauthorised La Paz gambling operationNot stated
Not namedNot statedBolivia’s AJ seizes 41 gambling items at unlicensed Santa Cruz venueNot stated
Not namedNot statedBolivia's AJ seizes equipment at unauthorised Cochabamba poker venueNot stated
Not namedNot statedBolivia's AJ seizes illegal gaming machines in three locationsNot stated

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