Police Raids Uncover Illegal Gambling Activities in Norway, Austria, and Switzerland

Hamburg: Unrestricted Gambling Machines Seized

The Hamburg police conducted thorough checks in the city center, revealing three establishments with numerous violations. One bar had 20 manipulated machines without betting limits, while another had a manipulated machine and 5,500 euros in suspected gambling earnings. In addition, a stolen drill was confiscated. This follows a similar seizure of manipulated gambling machines in September 2023.

Hamm: Closure of Unlicensed Gambling Facilities

In Hamm, raids focused on nightclubs and gaming clubs, leading to the closure of an establishment with three illegal gambling machines. Two shops were also closed for operating without licenses.

Austria and Switzerland: Successful Police Raids

Police in Salzburg seized 67 illegal gambling machines in November 2023, while Swiss authorities arrested the alleged head of an illegal gambling network in September 2023.

Ludwigshafen: Suspected Illegal Gambling Activities

Despite the primary focus of the police checks not being on illegal gambling, two suspected violations were reported in Ludwigshafen.

The police have been cracking down on illegal gambling activities in various cities, resulting in the closure of establishments and the seizure of illegal gambling machines and earnings. Similar successful raids have also been reported in Austria and Switzerland.