The UK Gambling Commission published an updated version of its FAQs, providing updated guidance to the industry in relation to a variety of questions that both we, and the industry generally, have been asking. One key aspect that is addressed is the Commission’s requirements in relation to "grey markets" to be met in order to apply for a UK gambling licence.
Italian gaming law banning terminals (the so called "totem") located in public places connecting to online gaming platforms and prescribing criminal sanctions has been stressed by the Italian regulator in a strong move against them.
As part of a concerted effort to assess the effectiveness of existing methods of music licensing, the US Copyright Office has published a request in the Federal Register for public comment on a number of copyright issues.
Spanish authorities notified the draft decrees regulating the offering of online slots and exchange betting to the European Commission setting a milestone towards the launch of such games in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Directive 98/34/EU.
Google has been sanctioned with a € 1 million fine by the Italian Data Protection Authority for data protection issues relating to the recording of images necessary for Google Maps Street View service by their cars.
A gaming law proposal on possible moratorium on the installation of new gaming machines in Italy for 5 years created a considerable panic today, but in my view this no more than a joke of April fool's day...
Belgian authorities criminally prosecuting players participating in illegal games of chance reminded everyone that also Italian gaming law provides criminal sanctions against players participating to non-Italian licensed games and the potential liabilities might bigger than initially expected.
Branded contents are not anymore only in movies and TV shows, but the growth of blogs including fashion blogs and social media raised the issue on whether media principles on product placement should be extended to social media and on the level of transparency required by current advertising regulations.
As last year, I will be attending the KPMG eGaming Summit in Gibraltar on the 3rd of April and will hold a gaming law session with my colleagues from the UK, Spain and Germany!
