Italian police close Palermo bar slot room and Rimini night club over regulatory violations

Police inspections in Palermo uncovered that a bar’s slot‑machine room, previously sealed, had been reopened to the public. The owner was charged with violating the seals and faced administrative fines ranging from €18,473 to about €91,000, along with penalties for other infractions such as missing permits and illegal occupation of public land.

In Rimini, state police ordered the immediate shutdown of a newly opened night club after finding serious irregularities, including unauthorized structural changes, operation without the required municipal entertainment licence, false statements to authorities, and three workers employed without contracts. The club’s manager was denounced for continuing the activity without authorisation. Both actions underline the authorities’ focus on enforcing safety and licensing rules in entertainment venues.