Coljuegos and the National Police conducted investigations for the first time in the cities of Bogot\u00e1 Suba, Ciudad Bolivar and Engativ\u00e1, which recovered $1.54 million that had been obtained through illegal gambling operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Monter\u00eda, C\u00f3rdoba, 50 electronic slot machines were confiscated at 15 outlets, while $319,000 in illegal gambling funds were also discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Colombian law, every illegal electronic slot machine comes with a fine of $18,000. For other illegal gambling operations, the fine is set at US$72,000 for each establishment, point of sale, store and supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, each establishment will be prohibited from operating as a gaming facility for five years, and those responsible will be subject to a prison sentence of six to eight years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In August, Coljuegos seized 139 items of gaming equipment from seven investigations at unlicensed gaming establishments in the city of Manaure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n