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Genoa appeal court revises sentences in illegal betting case

Enforcement & compliance

The Genoa Court of Appeal revised the sentences of three defendants in a case involving alleged illegal sports betting, usury and criminal association, reportedly. Two received prison terms of seven years and six years and two months, with fines of €41,000 and €20,000 respectively; the third received six months’ arrest after the offence was reclassified.

The appeal ruling changes penalties in a case involving alleged clandestine sports betting and related offences.

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Italy’s Court of Cassation rejects appeal in illegal betting case

Italy’s Court of Cassation declared inadmissible an appeal by a person convicted of illegally collecting bets, upholding the Reggio Calabria Court of Appeal’s decision, according to the report. The case involved a €2 wager placed at a club using a gaming account belonging to the manager’s brother; the court also ordered the appellant to pay costs and €3,000 to the Cassa delle Ammende.

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