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Gambling News Roundup: Sweden Considers Credit Card Ban, Italian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, and Italy’s January Gaming Revenue Totals Released

Sweden Mulls Total Credit Card Ban for Gambling

The Swedish government is considering a sweeping measure to prohibit the use of credit cards for all forms of gambling and betting. Current regulations only restrict credit card use at physical gambling locations.

Italian Financial Police Target Illegal Gambling in Piedmont Region

Authorities in the Piedmont and Aosta Valley regions of Italy have been actively combating illegal gambling. Between January 2024 and May 2025, the Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) investigated and reported 13 individuals, questioned 500 people, and uncovered an illicit betting operation.

Italy’s Treasury Reports Strong Gaming Revenue for January 2025

The Italian Treasury’s summary account reveals that in January 2025, revenue from gaming machines totaled approximately €519.4 million. Overall, taxes and levies on gambling contributed €637.4 million to state coffers.