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Italy’s Cassation Court resolves six ADM sanction cases after constitutional ruling

Enforcement & compliance

Italy’s Court of Cassation issued six judgments in disputes over ADM administrative sanctions of €20,000 concerning computers, totems or internet stations allegedly enabling access to online gambling. The cases followed the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the legal basis for the sanctions; outcomes included an appeal being upheld and proceedings ending after ADM cancelled an order and removed the debt.

The decisions affect enforcement of the €20,000 sanction applied to premises with equipment linked to online gambling.

Earlier fines and penalties by ADM

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedPolice and ADM close unlicensed betting centre in CataniaNot stated
Not namedNot statedCarabinieri refer betting-shop owner over alleged unlicensed activity in CataniaNot stated
Not namedEUR 1,500Lazio court upholds revocation of Lotto outlet concession over late paymentsNot stated
Not namedEUR 85,000Italian police seize unlicensed gaming venue and impose €85,000 in penaltiesNot stated
Not namedEUR 50,000Italian authorities seize five terminals and issue €50,000 in betting-club sanctionsNot stated

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