Carabinieri in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, reportedly found two internet points operating as unauthorised betting venues. They reported unconnected gaming machines and off-the-books sports wagers, and said the total administrative penalties were €159,000; several people were reported to police.
The reported action concerns unauthorised betting operations and unconnected machines in local venues.
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The Federal Court of Australia imposed AU$24.24 million in penalties on operators and promoters of the PPPfish, Shuffle Gaming and Redraw Poker services, ACMA said. The penalties include AU$15 million against Brisbane Poker Pty Ltd, AU$9 million against Rhys Edward Jones and AU$240,000 against Brenton Lee Buttigieg; the total penalties in the case now stand at AU$29.24 million.
A Russian State Duma committee on criminal and administrative legislation recommended rejecting a bill that would impose new sanctions for covert promotion of illegal gambling. The committee's opinion, published on 21 October, cited inconsistencies between the proposed penalties and a second bill banning online information about unauthorised gambling. The recommendation is not a final rejection; the Duma has yet to vote.
A Russian State Duma committee with responsibility for criminal and administrative legislation has recommended rejecting a bill that would introduce new sanctions for covert promotion of illegal gambling. The committee's opinion was published on 21 October. The recommendation does not amount to a final rejection: the Duma has still to vote on the bill, and parliamentary examination remains open.
It was reported that Cambodia’s Justice Ministry led a review of draft legislation addressing illegal gambling penalties. The review considers stronger legal provisions and coordination with the existing commercial gambling law.
Reportedly, a CSU motion called for stronger prosecution of illegal online gambling. It sought wider investigative powers and increased penalties.
Queensland’s government page sets out maximum penalties under the Criminal Code for unlawful ‘funny-money nights’. A host faces a maximum fine of A$103,620 or three years’ imprisonment; maximum fines are A$34,540 for conducting an unlawful game and A$6,908 for playing one. The Queensland Police Service enforces the code, and the fine values apply from 1 July.