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ADM relists Polymarket among blocked gambling sites in Italy

Enforcement & compliance

ADM has again listed Polymarket among gambling websites blocked in Italy, according to a statement by Betsson Group managing director Stefano Tino. Tino welcomed the move and called on AGCOM to complete its assessment of Polymarket’s recent sponsorship of S.S. Lazio; the report gives no further details of ADM’s decision.

The listing affects Polymarket’s access in Italy, while the requested advertising review could affect its sponsorship activity.

End-of-day close Betsson (BETS B), SEK, to 24 August 2026
Story date26 May 202624 August 2026

Latest reported results

Betsson Nasdaq Stockholm: BETS B

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
EUR 3.62bn

Earlier fines and penalties by AGCOM and ADM

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedEUR 60,000Council of State reviews Agcom appeal over €60,000 YouTube gambling-ad fineNot stated
Not namedNot statedADM and finance police seize Bagheria venue during poker tournamentNot stated
Not namedEUR 7,000,000Italian authorities seize poker venue and €7 million in chips in BagheriaNot stated
Not namedEUR 23,000,000Trapani prosecutors close investigation into alleged €23m illegal betting networkNot stated
Not namedEUR 700,000ADM and police seize 14 illegal gaming machines in CataniaNot stated

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Betsson's Tino says Lazio-Polymarket exit reinforces regulated market credibility

Stefano Tino, managing director for Southern Europe at Betsson Group, said the ending of the Lazio-Polymarket sponsorship after ADM blocked access to the platform in Italy reinforces the credibility of the regulated market. Tino said clubs and companies will consider similar partnerships more carefully, and that prediction markets can gain legitimacy by entering regulated markets.

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