Could Mexico ban slot machines? Really? If their Secretary of the Interior, Luisa María Alcalde Luján, has her way, then yes. And believe it or not, the President of Mexico is already on board with the proposal! So what the hell is going on?

The Mexican Secretary of the Interior would like to reform and repeal various regulations associated with the Federal Gaming and Sweepstakes Laws. Her goal appears to be an attack on our industry that would reduce the duration of casino permits, while eliminating slot machines altogether.

If we do see Mexico ban slot machines, they will be walking away from the nearly $875,000,000 that they bring in, and the more than $270,000 they generate in tax revenue. Additionally, casino permits would be reduced from 25 years to just 15. This is not the first time there’s been talk of a slot machine ban in Mexico.

Covering this story for the El Universal publication, journalist Mario Maldonado noted that the Secretary of the Interior has no mercy for the gambling industry. And while hope is that Mexico ban slot machines altogether, she will at least respect the legality of casino licenses… until they expire.

Luisa María Alcalde Luján is the Mexican Secretary of the Interior, and she was formerly the Secretary of Labor of Mexico. She is affiliated with the National Regeneration Movement, formerly to the Citizens’ Movement, and was Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress, representing the Federal District.