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CoPReGI reports €5.711m in penalties after illegal-gambling checks across Italy

Enforcement & compliance

CoPReGI coordinated checks in 32 Italian provinces from 7 to 19 April 2026, recording 797 interventions, including 20 at unauthorised betting outlets. The campaign resulted in 128 administrative seizures, 309 alleged administrative violations and penalties totalling €5.711m; 57 people were referred to judicial authorities. The committee said the checks involved Italy’s customs and monopolies agency and police forces.

Operators face enforcement scrutiny as authorities target unauthorised gambling outlets and irregular gaming equipment.

Earlier fines and penalties by ADM

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedEUR 5,000Italy's Council of State upholds €5,000 ADM penalty against online gambling concessionaireNot stated
Not namedEUR 20,000Italy’s Cassation Court resolves six ADM sanction cases after constitutional rulingNot stated
Not namedEUR 60,000Carabinieri report €60,000 in penalties at Castellammare betting shopNot stated
Not namedNot statedPolice and ADM close unlicensed betting centre in CataniaNot stated
Not namedNot statedCarabinieri refer betting-shop owner over alleged unlicensed activity in CataniaNot stated

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Italy's draft Highway Code retains prison terms of three months to one year and fines of €5,000–€25,000 for betting on illegal motor races. The government preliminarily approved the draft on 13 October 2026 and sent it to the Senate the following day. It reorganises existing offences and remains before parliamentary committees.

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