Santiago’s prosecutor’s office destroyed 64 slot machines seized during operations at businesses not authorised to operate them. Prosecutor Merary Guzmán said the machines and their associated cards or software were confiscated; the office cited Law 29-06, which governs licences for gambling operations.
The operation enforces restrictions on unauthorised slot-machine use and licensing in the Dominican Republic.
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Carabineros and municipal security teams dismantled an illegal casino in San Miguel, Santiago, and detained three people, reportedly. The venue had continued operating despite being closed since March 2024; authorities seized 71 machines valued at about CLP100m, or approximately US$100,000.
Carabineros dismantled a clandestine casino with 71 slot machines in the San Miguel commune of Santiago, Chile. Three people were detained during the operation.
Heidenheim authorities seized and destroyed 42 illegal gambling machines from restaurants and shisha bars. Investigators examined machine data to establish installation dates, operators and origins before destroying the equipment. The city said the machines lacked technical certification and player protections.
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board said it had seized and destroyed 8,714 illegal gaming machines in a nationwide enforcement campaign. The operation covered Kampala and regions across the country, with support from the National Enterprise Corporation of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. The board said the action aimed to remove unregulated gambling equipment and protect players.
The Limpopo Gambling Board destroyed more than 200 illegal gambling machines on 17 April 2026, reportedly. The machines had been confiscated across Limpopo’s five districts between July 2025 and June 2026. The board carried out the operation with the South African Police Service; MEC Tshitereke Matibe said it was intended to enforce the law and protect communities.
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board said it destroyed more than 409 pieces of gambling equipment on 12 and 13 February 2026, following a court order. The items included 160 slot machines, 112 fish tables and 137 sacks of spare parts seized from unlicensed operators. The board said cash recovered from the machines was transferred to the Consolidated Fund.