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EU Court upholds Italy’s dual authorisation requirements in 23 Play case

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The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in an order dated 23 March 2026 that Italy may require betting operators to hold both a police authorisation and a state concession, according to the report. The case concerned 23 PLAY Srls and the Court said such restrictions may be compatible with EU law when justified by overriding public-interest grounds, including combating organised crime and protecting consumers.

The order addresses the legal basis for Italy’s dual authorisation requirements for betting activity.

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Campania administrative court upholds betting shop authorisation refusal near church

The Campania Regional Administrative Court rejected a company’s appeal against Naples police refusing a public security authorisation for a betting shop in Torre Annunziata. The premises are about 100 metres from a church, below the 250-metre minimum in a 2020 regional law; the court said the revoked licence could not preserve the previous location regime.

The Campania Regional Administrative Court has rejected an appeal against Naples police's refusal of a public security authorisation for a betting shop in Torre Annunziata, the court ruled. The premises are about 100 metres from a church, below the 250-metre minimum set by a 2020 regional law. The court held that a revoked licence cannot allow operation below the minimum distance from sensitive sites, and that any new authorisation request must meet that distance.

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