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Switzerland’s federal gaming commission brings 81 authorities together on illegal gambling

Enforcement & compliance

Switzerland’s CFCG held a national meeting in Bern on 20 October, bringing together 81 federal and cantonal authority representatives to discuss cooperation against illegal gambling. The commission said participants from 22 cantons and three linguistic regions discussed artificial intelligence in criminal investigations, social media advertising, sports betting and asset confiscation.

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The discussions may inform coordination among authorities tackling illegal gambling and related sports betting.

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Prato authorities uncover six illegal gambling venues in October raids

Italian authorities uncovered six illegal gambling venues in Prato during a series of raids from 2 to 23 October. The operation involved the Customs and Monopolies Agency, local police, the Finance Police and Carabinieri; officers seized cash, premises and computers, and reported four people in connection with one venue. The Prato prosecutor’s office said it would continue efforts against illegal gambling despite investigative resource limits.

Authorities in Prato uncovered six illegal gambling venues during a series of raids between 2 and 23 October, according to a statement from the Prato public prosecutor's office. The operation was carried out jointly by the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), local police, the Finance Police and the Carabinieri. Officers seized premises, cash and computers, and reported four people in connection with one venue.

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