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Enugu commission secures court order to close Bet9ja premises

Enforcement & compliance

The Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission obtained a High Court order to close Bet9ja-related premises in Enugu, citing overdue tax payments and alleged avoidance of regulatory notices. Bet9ja and owner KC Gaming denied wrongdoing and said they may appeal; the commission said it had previously raised compliance concerns with the companies.

The order has led to closures of Bet9ja offices and betting shops in Enugu, while a possible appeal could affect their status.

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Italy’s Cassation Court upholds seizure of L’Aquila betting premises

Italy’s Cassation Court rejected an appeal over the preventive seizure of betting premises, commercial properties and bank accounts linked to a betting company. The seizure remains in place, but the court’s 15 October 2026 decision concerns a precautionary measure and is not a conviction; the case involves alleged fraudulent transfer of assets and alleged mafia facilitation.

Italy’s Cassation Court ruled inadmissible an appeal against the preventive seizure of betting premises, commercial properties and bank accounts in a case involving alleged fraudulent transfer of assets aggravated by alleged mafia facilitation. The decision at a hearing on 15 October 2026 concerned a precautionary measure and was not a conviction.

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