Bolivia’s AJ seizes six illegal gaming machines in Cochabamba
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Bolivia’s Autoridad de Fiscalización del Juego seized six illegal gaming machines during two operations in the Cochabamba area, the authority said. One machine was found in Quillacollo and five in Sipe Sipe; the AJ said gaming operators need a valid operating licence and express authorisation for machines that pay cash prizes.
Bolivia's Autoridad de Fiscalización del Juego (AJ) seized six illegal gaming machines in two operations in peri-urban areas of Cochabamba, the regulator said. The regulator's account was published on 20 March 2026.
In Quillacollo, the AJ identified one illegal machine and the person responsible for the premises. The regulator said the person in charge tried to prevent the machine from being sealed. In Sipe Sipe, the AJ seized five illegal machines near the main square. The machines were inside a property at the time of the operation, the AJ said.
The AJ said operators must hold a valid operating licence and obtain express authorisation for gambling machines that pay cash prizes. Machines without that authorisation are considered illegal and must be seized.
The regulator said the operations formed part of its ongoing supervision under Law No 060 on lottery and gambling, which sets the authorisation and control framework in Bolivia. Members of the public can submit complaints through the AJ's website or its AJ Móvil app, the regulator said.