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Zacatecas proposes federal law changes targeting illegal slot machines

Regulation

Zacatecas Governor David Monreal Ávila is promoting changes to Mexico’s Federal Law on Games and Draws to address illegal slot machines, reportedly announcing the initiative at a regional security meeting in Manzanillo. The proposal would define illegal machine use as a crime, set clearer sanctions and expand authorities’ powers, including financial monitoring of related networks.

The proposal could change enforcement powers and penalties affecting operators and venues linked to illegal slot machines.

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Nayarit prosecutors seize 20 slot machines in Tepic operation

Nayarit’s state prosecutor’s office seized 20 slot machines at a property in Tepic, Mexico, during a coordinated operation with the Army, National Guard and State Police. The report put the state’s cumulative seizures at 2,046 machines and said the seized property and other items remain in authorities’ custody while the investigation continues.

Nayarit's state prosecutor's office seized 20 slot machines at a property in Tepic, according to the report. The search was carried out jointly by the Army, the National Guard and the State Police. The operation took place in the central zone of the municipality, where authorities also secured an official identification document and two mobile phones.

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