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Syracuse police find betting-shop irregularities and impose €7,490 in fines

Enforcement & compliance

Italian police found irregularities at three betting shops in Syracuse during inspections, according to a media report. One shop operated without a licence or SCIA authorisation; two others lacked a designated representative, and one also displayed unauthorised advertising. The administrative fines totalled €7,490, the report said.

Betting operators in Syracuse face enforcement over licensing, staffing and advertising requirements.

Earlier fines and penalties by Polizia di Stato

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedEUR 28,000Turin police issue more than €28,000 in fines after checks on gaming machinesNot stated
Not namedNot statedBergamo police report gambling violations at three venuesNot stated
Not namedNot statedPalermo police investigate two people over alleged illegal betting collectionNot stated
Not namedNot statedPolice report unlicensed betting centre in SiracusaNot stated
Not namedEUR 2,500Italian authorities seize private club over alleged illegal gamblingNot stated

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Como police find minors in gaming hall during checks across province

State Police carried out inspections in Como province around Halloween, working with the Como Finance Police group. They found minors in a gaming hall, alongside other reported administrative and tax irregularities in gaming halls, betting shops, bars and restaurants; the Questura said checks will continue in the coming months.

Italy's State Police carried out inspections of public premises, commercial businesses and entertainment venues across Como province, the Questura di Como said. The checks were intended to verify compliance with current rules and the validity of the administrative authorisations required to run the activities.

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