Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency ordered internet access to 172 newly listed unauthorised gambling sites to be blocked and restored access to Stake.com. The agency said both actions must be completed by 7 February 2026; the blocked-site list now contains 11,825 domains.
Italian internet providers must implement the blocking and restoration orders by the stated deadline.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | Italy’s Council of State upholds Lotto outlet concession revocation in Monte di Procida | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Ferrara police suspend Comacchio betting venue licence for three days | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 20,000 | Italy’s Court of Cassation annuls €20,000 betting-agency penalty | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Carabinieri seize illegal betting premises in Gioia Tauro | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | ADM blocks 55 new unauthorised gambling websites in Italy | Not stated |
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