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Mexico’s Segob denies irregularities in casino permits linked to Bermúdez

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Mexico’s Interior Ministry, Segob, rejected claims that it irregularly issued casino permits to companies linked to Hernán Bermúdez Requena. It said close to 20 permits followed administrative court rulings from proceedings begun under earlier administrations, barred slots, roulette and card games, and were not active; Segob said some named venues had been suspended.

Segob’s account distinguishes court-directed permits from active authorisations for commercial casino gambling.

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