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Italy's Constitutional Court overturns ban on public-venue computers for online gambling

Regulation

Italy's Constitutional Court ruled unconstitutional the Balduzzi Decree provision barring computers and similar devices in public venues from connecting to online gambling platforms. The sports retailers' union STS said the ruling removes an absolute prohibition and should inform the planned reorganisation of land-based gambling rules; former health minister Renato Balduzzi criticised the decision on health-protection grounds.

The ruling changes the legal position on public venues providing devices to access online gambling platforms.

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Crotone police sanction gaming venue over public-space use and access rules

Police in Crotone reported administrative action against a gaming venue after inspections found that it had not displayed billiards prices and had occupied public space without authorisation. The venue received sanctions of €173 for the occupation and €1,032 for an external-surveillance violation; its operator was referred to the judicial authority over the missing price display.

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