Illegal Peruvian Slot Machines Destroyed

Mercedes Cabanillas, President of Congress, and Mercedes Aráoz, Minister for Tourism and Foreign Trade, took on a different title last week – that of slot machine destroyer. The two women destroyed almost 400 illegal slot machines that had been seized by the Peruvian Government in an attempt to crack down on the illegal machines. Between December and January the slot machines were seized at many locations including the port of Callao.

The slot machines are called “de bolita” meaning small ball, or “Chinese machines” and are illegal, but they have become de rigor for many businesses. The number of slot machine addicts has grown exponentially, including the young – and officials decided to put a stop to it. They are trying to eliminate them, or at least reduce the numbers of illegal slot machines, as their children have developed a serious gambling problem.

The minister put out a telephone number, 513-6100-9008, for those that spot the illegal slot machines to report them. She is asking for their citizens to help save their children. Tons of calls came through from concerned residents that want to help in the fight against the proliferation of the slot machines.

The police are also continuing to search businesses, warehouses, bodegas, etc, and if they are found to be in possession of the illegal slot machines the business will be closed and they will lose their license. Casinos will still be allowed to operate the slot machines, but only if they are registered by this Saturday.

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