COPASIR report identifies online betting among organised crime interests

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Italy’s parliamentary security committee, COPASIR, approved a report on 4 August 2026 covering its work during 2025 and sent it to the presidents of both parliamentary chambers. The report says organised crime has expanded its economic interests into online betting, citing a summary of testimony by Carabinieri commander Salvatore Luongo.

The report identifies online betting as a sector exposed to organised-crime activity in Italy.

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São Paulo court creates three criminal courts to handle organised-crime cases

The São Paulo Court of Justice created three criminal courts in the state capital to handle cases involving organised crime, including links to illegal betting platforms used for money laundering. Supreme Court and National Council of Justice president Edson Fachin said measures were being discussed with the Central Bank to address the use of illegal betting and cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

COPASIR report identifies online betting among organised crime interests

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São Paulo court creates three criminal courts to handle organised-crime cases

MGA review identifies governance weaknesses among licensed companies

Slotegrator's Maksym Shtun identifies prediction markets opportunity among non-bettors

Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty

Irish researchers propose tighter gambling controls and scratchcard restrictions