Italy’s ADM revoked Multigioco SRL’s concession and ordered it to cease operations by 20 August. The regulator alleged repeated breaches of contractual obligations, including issues involving concession fees, costs and tax demands; the source said the deadline had been met.
The revocation ends Multigioco’s authorised operations in Italy and requires the operator to wind them down.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | EUR 20,000 | ADM Sassari annuls €20,000 gaming-device penalty after court ruling | Not stated | |
| Rabona | Not stated | ADM warns Napoli over Rabona link to unlicensed Italian betting platform | Not stated |
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