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Canary Islands police propose 20 sanctions over Tenerife gaming-machine breaches

Enforcement & compliance

The Canary Islands Police proposed 20 sanctions after inspections found irregularities involving type B gaming machines in several Tenerife municipalities. Officers also sealed one machine over suspected tampering, while the regional government said checks covered machine placement, paperwork, permits and required complaint books.

The proposed sanctions and inspections affect operators’ compliance with regional rules for gaming machines.

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Canary Islands collects €31.2m in gambling taxes in first half of 2026

The Canary Islands collected approximately €31.2m in gambling taxes between January and June 2026, reportedly reaching about 48.5% of its €64.6m annual target. Recreational machines generated revenue more slowly than expected, while bingo recorded modest year-on-year growth in ticket sales; the regional budget analysis indicated no planned gambling tax increases for 2027.

The Canary Islands collected about €31.2m in net gambling tax receipts between January and June 2026, according to the regional budget analysis. That is close to 48.5% of the annual budget target of €64.6m.

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