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Mincetur closes illegal betting and slot venues in Lambayeque and Huánuco
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Peru’s Mincetur reported closing clandestine betting and slot venues in Lambayeque and Huánuco on 11 October 2026. Officials seized 32 slot machines in Chiclayo and 12 machines and 41 computer systems in Huánuco, according to Mincetur. The ministry said it had ordered 33 illegal venues closed nationwide so far in 2026.
Why it matters
The closures remove unauthorised betting and gaming equipment from two Peruvian regions, including machines intended for minors.