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Italian police seize unauthorised betting venue in Calatabiano

Enforcement & compliance

Carabinieri in Calatabiano, Sicily, seized premises used as a betting venue after finding it operated without authorisation, according to the report. Police said the business also lacked a required SCIA filing and was open despite a prior order from Catania’s police headquarters prohibiting its activity; its 43-year-old operator was reported to prosecutors.

The seizure and referral signal enforcement against an unauthorised betting venue in the Catania area.

Earlier fines and penalties by Carabinieri

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedEUR 50,000Italian authorities seize five terminals and issue €50,000 in betting-club sanctionsNot stated
Not namedNot statedItalian police report minors at San Ferdinando betting shopNot stated
Not namedNot statedItalian authorities issue eight gambling sanctions to six Terni businessesNot stated
Not namedEUR 45,000Carabinieri uncover illegal gambling venue in Casapesenna; 26 people reportedNot stated
Not namedEUR 2,200Italian authorities fine gaming venue partner €2,200 over workplace violationsNot stated

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