The historic Casino de la Vallée de Saint-Vincent in Italy was placed under judicial administration on May 28, 2026, following a decree by the Court of Turin, with the measure fully detailed and made public on June 4, 2026, to enforce stricter anti-money laundering (AML) controls under the management of Donato Pezzuto. This intervention allows the venue, which is 99.96% publicly owned, to continue operating its gaming, hotel, and restaurant services while investigations into alleged financial irregularities proceed.
This measure affects Casino de la Vallée S.p.A., the company that operates the property. Unlike many major European casinos owned by private gaming groups, Saint-Vincent remains 99.96% controlled by the Regione Autonoma Valle d’Aosta, making it a strategic public asset for tourism, employment and regional revenue. The intervention involves the appointment of judicial administrators, led by expert Donato Pezzuto, to oversee specific areas of gaming compliance while investigations into alleged financial irregularities continue.
Italian authorities emphasized that the decision does not represent a license suspension or casino closure. Gaming operations, hotel services, restaurants and event facilities remain open to the public. The objective is to preserve economic activity, safeguard jobs and ensure full compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
Saint-Vincent is one of only four land-based casinos legally authorized in Italy, alongside Casino di Venezia, Casino di Campione d’Italia and Casino di Sanremo. This highly restrictive licensing framework makes each property strategically important within the Italian gaming market. National oversight of the sector is carried out by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), headed by Director General Roberto Alesse, the authority responsible for gaming regulation, taxation, licensing and AML/KYC enforcement.
The intervention comes after years of financial challenges. In 2018, prosecutors sought bankruptcy proceedings against the casino, citing an “irreversible crisis,” significant debt levels and insolvency concerns. Despite those difficulties, the company survived through restructuring efforts and remained operational.
Director General Roberto Alesse
More recently, the casino reported €6.99 million in revenue during August 2025, approximately €625,942 lower than the same month a year earlier, although visitor traffic continued to increase.
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The judicial administrator will now review internal controls, financial procedures and governance mechanisms while Saint-Vincent continues operating as one of the most recognized casino and tourism destinations in the Italian Alps. The move represents one of the most significant regulatory actions affecting a historic European casino in 2026 and highlights the willingness of Italian authorities to intervene when stronger governance oversight is deemed necessary.
