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UIF publishes gambling anti-money laundering seminar proceedings

Regulation

Italy’s Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) published a volume in July 2026 collecting proceedings from its seminar on gambling-service providers’ contribution to anti-money laundering efforts. The publication covers operator obligations, inspections, suspicious transaction reporting and the European Union’s AML package; Lottomatica and Sisal contributed accounts of their work with authorities.

The volume details reporting and monitoring practices relevant to gambling operators’ anti-money laundering controls.

End-of-day close Lottomatica (LTMC), EUR, to 28 August 2026
Story date1 June 202628 August 2026

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Lottomatica Euronext Milan: LTMC

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

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EUR 526.4m

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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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