In 2023, the Guardia di Finanza seized over 100 devices in the industrial district of Prato that did not comply with current legislation, approximately 360.000 euros in cash and fines totaling 310.000 euros were imposed.
The constant action of the soldiers of the Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza of Prato continues to combat the illicit economic/financial phenomena present in the Prato industrial district.
With reference to the strengthening of the services for controlling and combating illegal and irregular gaming within the industrial district of Prato established by the Tuscany Regional Command and following the operational directives issued by the Provincial Command of Prato, the Green Basques of the Prato Group have started a control over a commercial establishment open to the public located in the Macro arealotto for the purposes of the art. 110 of the T.U.L.P.S. in order to verify the type of activity carried out and its regularity in terms of authorization.
Upon access, the Financiers immediately detected the presence of a room equipped with multiple PC stations available to any customers, some of which were turned on and showing screens that linked to foreign online gaming platforms not monitored by the Monopolies and Securities Agency. ADM Customs, therefore in the total absence of authorizations related to the operation of the game.
Therefore, the Fiamme Gialle soldiers proceeded to seize 11 PCs for administrative violation pursuant to art. 13 of Law 24 November 1981, n.689, as well as 5000 euros in cash resulting from game top-ups.
The regulatory provisions regarding legal gaming are very clear and effective, and in particular in art. 7 paragraph 3 quater of the Legislative Decree. 13 September 2012, n.158, converted into law, with amendments, by art. 1, paragraph 1, Law 8 November 2012, n. 189, provide for the prohibition on the offer of games with cash prizes, using equipment which, through the telematic connection, allows customers to play on the gaming platforms made available by online dealers, by subjects authorized to operate online games. distance, or by subjects without any concession or authorization issued by the competent authorities.
Overall, as part of the interventions to combat illicit gaming and clandestine gambling dens carried out in 2023 in the industrial district of Prato, over 100 devices that did not comply with current legislation were seized, approximately 360.000 euros in cash and fines totaling of 310.000 euros.
The service activity developed by the Finanzieri di Prato is in line with the guidelines of the Corps, confirming its role as the main guardian of the economic-financial security of the country, also through the capillary fight against illegal gambling and betting, perpetrated on the provincial territory with increasingly insidious methodologies.
