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Italian authorities arrest private-club official over illegal gambling in Lonato del Garda

Enforcement & compliance

Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, Guardia di Finanza and State Police inspected a private club in Lonato del Garda and reported finding illegal gambling activity. Authorities said the club organised poker tournaments for profit and had unauthorised gaming machines not connected to the agency’s network; they seized the premises and equipment, and arrested a club official on gambling and drug-related charges.

The enforcement action highlights the risk of seizure and arrest for venues operating unauthorised gambling activities.

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Earlier fines and penalties by ADM

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedEUR 2,500Italian authorities seize private club over alleged illegal gamblingNot stated
PolymarketNot statedPolymarket withdraws interim request as Italy’s block remains in forceNot stated
Not namedNot statedADM Umbria closes Terni betting shop for 10 days after minor is foundNot stated
Not namedNot statedADM details annual gambling compliance checksNot stated
FonbetNot statedFonbet website becomes accessible again in ItalyNot stated

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ADM official proposes payment blocking against illegal gambling in Italy

Antonio Giuliani, ADM's director of online gambling and betting, suggested payment blocking to tackle illegal gambling in Italy at the SBC Summit in Lisbon. He said implementing the approach would require a legislative amendment. Giuliani also said ADM had no plans to regulate B2B providers.

Payment blocking could be a route to limiting illegal gambling in Italy, Antonio Giuliani, director of the online gambling and betting office at the Agenzia delle Dogane e Monopoli (ADM), said at the SBC Summit in Lisbon. According to Giuliani, implementing the approach would require an amendment to the rules.

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