CASINO KENYA Gambling business thrives in the South Rift region despite ban 1 year ago Szarlot Post Views: 196 Despite a ban by the government, slot coin lottery machines operators are are conducting booming business in the South Rift region in Kenya. Bomet, Narok and Kericho counties have lately seen a rise in the number of shops conducting the gambling business in the open. In the last month, administrators have seized and burnt the devices following a public outcry. Youths have been thronging the shops in the region to bet their money hoping to get a windfall and double it. Four Lotto machines were confiscated in Bomet town in an operation led by Township chief Rueben Ngetich and the instruments were later burnt. “The machines were confiscated during a raid we conducted with security officers on December 23 and 24 in Bomet town” – Mr Ngetich said. In Kericho more than 100 machines were destroyed at the county police headquarters in November last year with County Commissioner Kamau Karungo saying the crackdown to rid the region of the machines would continue. “Some businessmen have been engaged in illegal business activities with youths engaged in gambling and we will ensure that the machines are destroyed and those involved brought to book,” – Mr Karungo said. It came hot on the heels of a similar crackdown mid last year where 95 of the machines were confiscated and burnt. Another 360 of the machines were destroyed in 2018 in one of the major crackdowns in the region. Administrators have previously stated that the machines are owned by a businesswoman from the neighbouring Nakuru county. Two years ago, the woman was said to have relocated from Nakuru after security officers repeatedly cracked down on her business operations following a government directive. Gambling among the youth has been on the rise with some of them engaging in criminal activities including theft to get money to gamble. Students and women have also been engaged in gambling on the shops operating the slot machines. Most of the shops have curtains drawn to conceal the activities inside from security officers and administrators. But the officers have repeatedly been accused of collecting protection money from the operators so as to allow the shops to operate. Officers from the county government have also been accused of failing to revoke trading licences for the shops where the machines have been mounted despite the government banning the operations. Source: nation.africa/kenya About Post Author Szarlot I am a fan of casino games especially roulette and blackjack. After that I analyze current events in the gambling industry. See author's posts SzarlotI am a fan of casino games especially roulette and blackjack. After that I analyze current events in the gambling industry. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: ilegal machines, Kenya, slot machines Continue Reading Previous NOVOMATIC prepares for an inspiring ICE Totally GamingNext Ensuring Online Safety for Sports Betting in Kenya More Stories CASINO UGANDA Kampala`s Underworld in Casinos 6 days ago Szarlot EXPERTS HOT NEWS KENYA Understanding Responsible Gambling 1 week ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Kiron Interactive and Betika’s Kiron.Lite partnership 2 weeks ago Samuel BETTING KENYA ESA Gaming amplifies African presence with Betika collaboration 2 weeks ago Szarlot EXPERTS KENYA Kenyan Gambling Laws Overhaul: Protecting Players, Ensuring Fair Play 2 weeks ago Iwo Bulski HOT NEWS KENYA ONLINE Africa Surges to Become the Third Largest e-Gaming Market 2 weeks ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Odibets Champions Community Development with CSR Initiative in Nandi County 3 weeks ago Samuel CASINO EXPERTS Do People Actually Win Money Playing Slots? 3 weeks ago Szarlot CASINO SOUTH AFRICA A comparative analysis of land casinos, online casinos in South Africa 2024 3 weeks ago Szarlot EXPERTS KENYA Kenya Cracks Down On Crypto To Avoid Financial Blacklist 3 weeks ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Betting Board Launches Renewed Campaign On Illegal Gambling Dens 3 weeks ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Betting Regulator Enforces Court Order Against Speed Dial Feature On Internet Browsers 3 weeks ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.