BGLC seizes $5 million worth of gaming machines in St Mary, Kingston raids

BGLC seizes $5 million worth of gaming machines in St Mary, Kingston raids

November 03, 2026

Thirteen gaming machines valued at an estimated $5 million have been seized during a crackdown on illegal gaming operations in St Mary and Kingston.

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), with support from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), carried out the enforcement operations at four premises in Dover, St Mary, on October 29, and Waltham Park, Kingston, on October 30.

According to the commission, six of the machines had never been licensed, while three were operating with expired licences.

The remaining four were allegedly being operated at locations other than their prescribed premises.

The seizures form part of the BGLC's ongoing efforts, alongside the police, to detect and disrupt illegal gaming activities across the island.

In a statement, the commission reminded individuals and businesses that obtaining a licence is not enough, as licences must remain current and machines must be operated only at their approved locations.

The BGLC said it maintains a zero-tolerance approach to illegal gaming and warned that persons operating outside the requirements of the Betting, ...