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Catania police report licence discrepancies and unauthorised slot-machine worker

Enforcement & compliance1 min read

In brief

  • Carabinieri in Catania reportedly checked a gaming venue with the Monopolies Agency and municipal police.
  • Differences from the licence were reportedly found, with an order to correct them within 30 days.
  • An employee not authorised to manage slot machines was reportedly referred to the police headquarters.

Carabinieri in Catania, working with the Customs and Monopolies Agency and municipal police, reportedly carried out a targeted check at a gaming venue and found irregularities.

The check reportedly found differences from the venue's licence, and an order was given to correct them within 30 days. It also reportedly found an employee who was not authorised to manage slot machines, and the matter was referred to the police headquarters.

The Carabinieri reportedly began a series of checks in the city centre as part of work against illegal gambling and on compliance with rules for tourist accommodation and commercial businesses.

Earlier fines and penalties by ADM and Carabinieri

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedADM finds violations at 12 businesses and seizes an unauthorised gaming machine in the Aeolian IslandsNot stated
Not namedEUR 600,000Italian court orders seizure of at least €600,000 in alleged illegal betting caseNot stated
Not namedNot statedCarabinieri identify unauthorised gambling at Randazzo private clubNot stated
Not namedNot statedCosenza investigators impose precautionary measures on 15 in gaming caseNot stated
Not namedNot statedCosenza authorities impose precautionary measures on 15 in slot-machine probeNot stated

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