Inspectors told to stop monitoring and seizing illegal gambling machines

Lotteries and Gaming Authority inspectors have been instructed to stop monitoring and seizing illegal gambling machines around Malta. A spokesman for Parliamentary Secretary Edward Zammit Lewis, politically responsible for the LGA, confirmed that such a decision has been taken but refused to explain the reasons behind it. “However, we can confirm that the LGA has lately enhanced its regulatory enforcement procedures in collaboration with a new unit set up by the police force. The authority is currently looking into revising its legal powers with regards to regulatory enforcement and is making recommendations to the Government on how these can be improved for various gaming sectors in Malta,” a spokesman said. More in The Sunday Times and the e-paper on timesofmalta.com premium.