Italy Police Doesn t Play Poker Sportivo
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Italy: Police Crackdown on "Poker Sportivo"
Overview
Last weekend, police in Rome disrupted a poker tournament, seizing items including 12 poker tables, all the chips, and cards. The game had been underway for less than an hour, with over 100 players registered, before authorities intervened. A.F., the club director and organizer, insisted, "But it's a legal way of playing," referring to Italian law (FINANZIARIA 2007). The prize pool was around 3,000 Euros.
Incident Details
Despite the game's apparent legality, the Italian police halted the tournament. Gambling outside of Italy’s four legal casinos?"Casino di Campione, Casino di Saint Vincent, Casino di Venezia, and Casino di Sanremo?"is unlawful. Under Italian law, organizing gambling for profit can lead to criminal charges, even for indirect gains like promotional activities on websites.
A.F. expressed shock at the police action, stating that his only profit was the 220 Euros collected in club rent.
Legal Ambiguities
The situation raises questions about the legality of poker in Italy. If charging a fee for Bingo is legal, why not for poker tournaments? Is it permissible to organize such events in Italy? A.F. argues, "If collecting fees is legal for Bingo players, it should also be for poker players. It’s unfair to target poker."
Ongoing Investigation
The police are currently investigating the incident not only for potential gambling law violations but also for breaches of financial laws.
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