The Italian government has enacted a major legislative overhaul aimed at curbing match-fixing and unlawful betting activity, solidifying its stance against criminal infiltration in the sports sector. These measures, introduced under the broader Decreto Sport (Sports Decree), mark a significant escalation in Italy’s regulatory approach, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to preserving the fairness of sports competitions and the integrity of the legal gambling industry. Legal Duty to Report Betting Irregularities The Decreto Sport, approved by the Council of Ministers on June 20, 2025, establishes a binding obligation for relevant administrative bodies to report abnormal betting flows to the General Prosecutor’s Office for Sport at CONI, Italy’s National Olympic Committee. This marks a formal shift toward systematic prevention and rapid response mechanisms to address potential manipulation of sporting events. Article 6 of the decree amends Law No. 401 of December 13, 1989, by inserting several new clauses. Paragraph 3-bis states that… Read More

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