Carabinieri officers in Arzano, near Naples, uncovered an unauthorised betting operation during inspections of local businesses, according to the report. The checks also found workers without regular contracts and led to a food-safety seizure and sanctions unrelated to gambling.
The discovery points to enforcement against unauthorised betting activity in the local market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
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| Not named | Not stated | Police report six people over clandestine dog fights in Gela | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Police seize Pimonte betting premises in illegal wagering investigation | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Carabinieri seize Pimonte betting centre over alleged unauthorised wagering | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Carabinieri uncover alleged illegal betting venue in Cicciano | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Carabinieri seize computers in alleged unlicensed betting operation in Cicciano | Not stated |
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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.
Italian authorities uncovered six illegal gambling venues in Prato during a series of raids from 2 to 23 October. The operation involved the Customs and Monopolies Agency, local police, the Finance Police and Carabinieri; officers seized cash, premises and computers, and reported four people in connection with one venue. The Prato prosecutor’s office said it would continue efforts against illegal gambling despite investigative resource limits.
Authorities in Prato uncovered six illegal gambling venues during a series of raids between 2 and 23 October, according to a statement from the Prato public prosecutor's office. The operation was carried out jointly by the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), local police, the Finance Police and the Carabinieri. Officers seized premises, cash and computers, and reported four people in connection with one venue.
A joint operation in Gela, Italy, uncovered illegal dog fighting and associated betting, according to a statement by lawmaker Eliana Longi. The operation led to 13 dogs being seized and six people being arrested, she said; the report also describes six people as having been reported to authorities. Investigators seized recordings and equipment linked to the fights.
Italy's ADM and the Guardia di Finanza uncovered illegal trade in luxury accessories made from protected species' skins at Fiumicino airport. Goods were falsely declared as cowboy boots with documents wrongly stating they were not from protected species; kangaroo, ostrich and python leather items were seized, and searches led to further seizures of shark, lizard and crocodile accessories.
Zurich cantonal police, acting on instructions from Switzerland’s Federal Gaming Board, raided a venue in Opfikon on 28 October and found about 60 people playing poker, according to the report. Officers seized about CHF15,000 in cash and poker equipment; authorities also identified suspected breaches of gaming and immigration rules and will refer the findings to the relevant bodies.
Zurich cantonal police carried out a check at a venue in Opfikon, Switzerland, on the evening of Wednesday 28 October on the instruction of the Federal Gaming Board (CFCG). About 60 people were found inside playing poker, according to the report.