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Police fine three Rome gambling venues over VLT operating hours
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Italy’s Polizia di Stato fined three gambling venues in Rome’s Aurelio district after finding VLT machines operating during compulsory shutdown hours, reported by Jamma on 8 October 2026. Each venue incurred a €5mila penalty, totalling €15mila, while customers continued playing.
Why it matters
The penalties show that licensed gambling venues face sanctions when they operate VLT machines during locally mandated shutdown periods.