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Bologna appeals court classifies online gaming terminal as an illegal device

Enforcement & compliance

The Bologna Court of Appeal overturned a Reggio Emilia court ruling and upheld the Customs and Monopolies Agency’s case over a terminal seized at a private club in Reggio Emilia province. The appeal court found that its configuration, dedicated software and cash acceptor made it a device for accessing unauthorised online gambling under Article 110 of the TULPS, even without proof that inserted cash funded bets.

The ruling shows that configuration, dedicated software and a cash acceptor can make a terminal an unauthorised gambling access device.

Earlier fines and penalties by ADM

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedItalian authorities issue eight gambling sanctions to six Terni businessesNot stated
Not namedNot statedADM reports unlicensed betting operation in Porto Empedocle to prosecutorsNot stated
Not namedNot statedADM closes Bastia Umbra betting venue for 15 days after finding minorsNot stated
Not namedNot statedCouncil of State upholds ADM’s withdrawal of Fiumicino bingo concessionNot stated
Not namedNot statedAgrigento police chief closes unauthorised betting shop in RiberaNot stated

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