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Palermo prosecutors send 49 defendants to trial in illegal betting investigation

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A court ordered 49 defendants to stand trial in Sicily in a case involving alleged mafia links, extortion connected to slot machines and illegal betting. Prosecutors allege that Angelo Barone was central to an online clandestine betting network; some defendants chose an abbreviated trial, while the others will face ordinary proceedings.

The case concerns alleged organised-crime involvement in illegal online betting and slot-related extortion in Sicily.

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Bari prosecutors seek trial for 102 people over slot and VLT money laundering

Prosecutors in Bari have requested that 102 people be sent to trial over an alleged system controlling slot and video lottery halls linked to the Diomede and Mercante clans, with proceeds allegedly laundered through the purchase of winning tickets. Charges include criminal association, money laundering, self-laundering and extortion with mafia aggravating circumstances. A preliminary hearing is set for 9 December.

Prosecutors in Bari have asked for 102 people to be sent to trial following an investigation into an alleged system for controlling slot and video lottery halls linked to the Diomede and Mercante clans, according to the prosecution's request. The preliminary hearing at which the request will be examined is scheduled for 9 December in the Court of Assizes in Bari.

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