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Slot machines are money makers.  The legendary ‘one armed bandit’ has been used to raise funds by casinos, online casinos, governments, bars, and even fraternal organizations.  People are drawn to slot machines because of their simplicity and low skill requirements.  Businesses are drawn to slot machines because of their ability to quickly amass large sums of money. 

Unfortunately, slot machines are so sought after that people will operate them even if it is against local law.  Every year police across the world uncover illegal slot machines, possibly more than other gambling device.

Malaysia was the seen of a recent large scale illegal slot machine bust.  Sentul district police seized a total of 2,085 illegal slot machines worth RM 5.2 million.  The name of the special operation that led to the seizure was Ops Dadu.  The mission spanned almost all year from January until its recent end this month.

According to Senutl Deputy OCPD, Supt. Zainuddin Ahmad, 248 people were arrested in connection with the illegal slot machines.  Many of the arrested were foreigners between the ages of 20 and 35. 

“We have requested Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to cut off power supply to 116 premises which were suspected of carrying out the illegal activities, using the provisions stated under Section 21 (a) of the Electricity Supply Act 1990,” said Ahmad.

Police are still investigating in search of more concrete evidence to bring against the defenders.  Six cases have already been taken to court.  Greed will drive people to desperate actions.

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