Games, Adm controls in Naples: two businesses fined for illegal betting.

Crackdown on Illegal Betting Operations in Naples

Italian authorities have dismantled illegal betting operations in Naples following a series of coordinated raids. The operation, conducted by the Anti-Fraud Office of the Campania Territorial Directorate, targeted establishments suspected of illicit gambling activities.

Details of the Raids

The raids, which took place from May 28th to 30th, 2025, were the result of risk analysis conducted by the Central Offices of the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and were carried out under the CoPReGI framework. Two establishments in the Municipality of Naples were found to be in violation of both criminal and administrative regulations related to illegal betting.

Illegal Online Gambling Scheme Uncovered

In one of the establishments, ADM officials, in collaboration with the Naples Police Headquarters – Administrative Police Division, uncovered an illegal online gambling scheme. The investigation revealed the unauthorized physical collection of bets through what is known as a “PVR” (Punto Vendita Ricarica), essentially an unauthorized betting shop.

The illegal activity involved the use of multiple remote gaming accounts registered to third parties. Customers were provided with computer terminals that allowed direct access to these accounts for placing bets.

As a result, authorities seized all documentation and related materials, along with a sum of money believed to be proceeds from the illegal operation. The owner of the establishment was reported to the judicial authorities for operating an illegal gambling business.

Furthermore, the gaming terminals used to access the remote gaming accounts in the unauthorized location were also seized administratively, and corresponding penalties were applied.

Foreign Operator and Underage Gambling

The second establishment was flagged based on risk analysis by the ADM Central Directorate. Authorities discovered illegal betting activities on behalf of an unauthorized foreign operator. The establishment lacked the necessary ADM authorization and the police license required under Article 88 of the T.U.L.P.S. (Testo Unico delle Leggi di Pubblica Sicurezza – Consolidated Law on Public Safety). Adding to the severity of the situation, a minor was found present in the establishment.

The illegal activity was further compounded by the discovery of numerous betting slips, all related to the same event, totaling approximately €20,000.00. These bets were divided into small amounts of €550.00, placed in rapid succession, violating the prohibition against artificially fragmented payments.