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Sicilian court refers Italy’s two-tier betting licensing system to EU court

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Sicily’s Regional Administrative Court referred Italy’s two-tier betting licensing system to the Court of Justice of the European Union for review. The system requires operators to hold both a state concession from ADM and a public security licence; the case concerns a refused licence application by an outlet linked to a foreign bookmaker without a concession. The proceedings are suspended while the EU court considers the referral, with interim measures remaining in force.

The ruling could affect whether betting operators must meet both Italian licensing requirements.

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