Questore di Chieti suspends Vasto betting venue after minors play slots
Enforcement & compliance1 min read
The Questore di Chieti suspended a Vasto betting venue’s licence for 15 days after police found two minors playing slot machines there. The case was referred to ADM for administrative violations against the operator, with penalties totalling more than €12,000.
After local police officers found two minors playing slot machines at a venue in Vasto, Chieti's police chief adopted a measure suspending the licence of the gambling venue's holder following checks and in agreement with the P.A.S.I. Division. The venue in Vasto was used to collect sports bets and was equipped with numerous video lottery terminals.
The case was referred to ADM for administrative violations involving the licence holder, totalling more than €12,000 in relation to the two minors. Operators are required to prevent minors from playing games with cash prizes, which is prohibited by law.
State police will continue checks with particular attention to public premises and gambling venues, including the protection of minors.