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Italy's Council of State upholds €5,000 ADM penalty against online gambling concessionaire

Enforcement & compliance

Italy's Council of State rejected an online gambling concessionaire's appeal and upheld a €5,000 penalty imposed by ADM over failures to supervise a retail recharge point in Palermo. The court said the concessionaire had direct responsibility for inadequate oversight and organisation, and found the penalty proportionate within the stated €1,000 to €50,000 range.

The ruling confirms concessionaires can face penalties for failing to supervise commercial partners operating retail recharge points.

Earlier fines and penalties by ADM and Council of State

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 3,000Italy’s Council of State upholds Ventimiglia gaming hall closure orderNot stated
Not namedNot statedDutch Council of State upholds six-week Utrecht restaurant closure over illegal gamblingNot stated
Not namedEUR 1,500Lazio court upholds revocation of Lotto outlet concession over late paymentsNot stated

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