Carabinieri in Agliana, in the province of Pistoia, have stepped up checks at gaming rooms and betting centres, focusing on the ban on access for people under 18. During one inspection, officers found minors at a venue; the headline says the business was closed for five days.
The closure underscores enforcement of age restrictions at betting venues in Agliana.
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State Police carried out inspections in Como province around Halloween, working with the Como Finance Police group. They found minors in a gaming hall, alongside other reported administrative and tax irregularities in gaming halls, betting shops, bars and restaurants; the Questura said checks will continue in the coming months.
Italy's State Police carried out inspections of public premises, commercial businesses and entertainment venues across Como province, the Questura di Como said. The checks were intended to verify compliance with current rules and the validity of the administrative authorisations required to run the activities.
Italy’s State Police suspended the public-security licence of a betting and VLT venue in Arezzo for 15 days, reportedly following repeated inspections. The police said checks found that people with criminal records regularly gathered at the venue; the measure was intended to protect public order and safety.
It was reported that Enna police implemented a four-day licence suspension affecting a gaming hall operator. The measure concerned the venue’s public security licence.
The Bologna provincial police chief ordered a seven-day suspension of all authorisations for a public venue on Via Mascarella on 27 May, according to the report. Police said an inspection found a poker table with a dealer and patrons, as well as other prohibited gambling tables; the suspension runs from notification of the order.
The Savona police chief suspended the licence of a gaming and betting venue in Albenga for 10 days, covering betting operations and slot and VLT management. The order followed local police proposals and checks by police, Carabinieri and municipal officers that found people with police records inside the venue; the stated basis was public order, without prejudging any liability of its managers.