Italy’s Guardia di Finanza uncovered 97 unauthorised betting outlets during 2025 and the first five months of 2026, according to a media report citing the force’s activity. It also reported 553 people to prosecutors and blocked 50 illegal websites.
The reported enforcement figures indicate the scale of action against unauthorised betting in Italy.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | EUR 300 | Bergamo police find unauthorised betting venue in Clusone | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 15,500,000 | Italy’s financial report cites 70 illegal betting points uncovered in 2025 | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Guardia di Finanza executes 13 custody orders in Palermo betting investigation | Not stated |
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Italy’s Guardia di Finanza found three unauthorised gaming machines during a security inspection in Lumezzane, in Brescia province, reportedly carried out the previous day.
The Guardia di Finanza reported imposing an administrative sanction on a bar for breaches of rules on gaming and betting during checks in Bracciano and nearby towns. The operation resulted in more than €9,500 in administrative fines overall, alongside other reported findings; the source does not specify the bar’s individual fine.
ADM Puglia 5 – Taranto and the Guardia di Finanza seized 24 gaming machines during checks at recreational clubs across Taranto province, reportedly. Authorities referred five people to the relevant authorities and imposed administrative penalties exceeding €253,000. Officials said the machines were not connected to ADM’s telematic network; tax recovery and further fiscal checks are planned.
Italy’s Guardia di Finanza executed 13 custody orders in Palermo on 15 June, following a request by the Palermo Anti-Mafia District Directorate and an order from the court’s investigating judge. The investigation concerns 45 people, including allegations of illegal sports betting through hidden outlets, with bets taken in cash. The case remains at the preliminary investigation stage, and the presumption of innocence applies.
Reportedly, Italy's ADM and Guardia di Finanza presented the ELDA project with institutional and academic partners. The Horizon Europe-funded initiative is worth almost €3m and aims to support reform of the EU customs system through data-driven risk analysis and cooperation between authorities. The project brings together universities, public institutions and specialist companies to improve fraud prevention and controls along international trade chains.
Italy's ADM and Guardia di Finanza presented the ELDA project together with institutional and academic partners. The initiative, whose full name is Effective and Law-Compliant Data-Driven Solutions for Addressing Customs Risks, is funded by the Horizon Europe programme with almost €3m.