The Guardia di Finanza of Naples, in collaboration with the Customs and Monopolies Agency, seized 30 video slots, an illegal betting center and 5.000 euros in cash.
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As part of an operation aimed at combating illegal gambling. Five people were reported to the Judicial Authority for various crimes, including failure to display the prohibited games table, a crime that carries an administrative fine of up to 60.000 euros, theft of electricity and illegal management of a betting center.
The checks, carried out by the 2nd Metropolitan Operations Unit and ADM officials, led to the seizure of 30 AWP (amusement with prizes) devices, which were not authorised and were not connected to the ADM telematics network.
These devices allowed to avoid tax controls and evade taxation, subtracting the real volume of the games. In addition, 10 telematic stations used for illegal betting.
Some machines illegally reproduced poker graphics, using symbols such as numbers and French cards.
5.000 euros in cash were also seized
5.000 euros in cash were also seized, resulting from gambling by unsuspecting customers who frequented the illegal establishments.
During the operations, a place used for the illicit collection of bets through online gaming accounts registered to third parties was discovered. The entire place, including working video slots, coin changers, monitors and computers used for collecting bets, was seized.
Five people were reported for failure to display the prohibited games table, with fines of up to 60.000 euros, as well as for theft of electricity and illegal betting center activity.
Article published on 24 October 2024 - 08:29
It's a shame that there are still people who try to circumvent the rules and damage the legal economy.