Police in Italy have arrested more than 50 people as part of an investigation into allegations of match-fixing in domestic football. According to the BBC, prosecutors said they have uncovered an alleged network between club presidents, coaches, players and some management members. Those detained by police include players and directors from approximately 30 clubs in the country’s third and fourth divisions, while over 70 people are also under investigation in the inquiry led by prosecutors in the southern town of Catanzaro. The police, who have suggested possible links to Mafia organisations, are in the process of studying suspicious results in…

iGaming Business – Server-based gaming specialist Inspired Gaming has agreed a new video lottery terminal (VLT) deal with Italian gaming operator Cogetech. Under the deal, Inspired will supply its ‘Open VLT’ cabinets, technology and high-definition games to Cogetech venues across Italy. Inspired and Cogetech already have virtual sports partnerships in place in the country. Cogetech was also one of the first Italian operators to sign up for Inspired’s Virtual Sports. Fabio Schiavolin, chief executive officer of Cogetech, said: “We are committed to providing the best range of entertainment to our players, and Inspired’s VLT products and games are proven to…