Saarland government reports equipment gaps in illegal gambling investigations

Summary

Saarland police lack equipment to analyse formerly legal gambling machines whose approvals have expired, citing a state government response. The response lists 17 investigations into unauthorised gambling operations by 22 June 2026. A pilot project involves four municipalities to improve cooperation between police, tax investigators and administrative authorities.

Why it matters

The reported equipment gaps could hamper enforcement against illegal gambling machines competing with licensed operators in Saarland.