The Italian gambling authority has published the list of entities that have been admitted to stage 2 of the license application process, which involves multiple obligations and options, within a short timeframe.
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Here are some interesting articles on Italian and international gaming law related issues, including eSports, from either Giulio Coraggio or the other authors of GamingTechLaw.
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With the implementation of the European Accessibility Act in most of the EU countries (including Italy with the Legislative Decree No. 82 of 5 August 2022), a new phase has begun for the accessibility of digital services, including online gambling services, offered in the European market. This is a topic often underestimated but one that is beginning to produce effects even in highly digitized sectors such as remote gambling.
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With Ruling No. 6 of 3 June 2025, the Italian Tax Authority provided important clarification on determining taxable revenues for digital services tax (Digital Services Tax, or DST) purposes for operators in the online betting and gambling sector. Among the most significant aspects, we note the exclusion of bonuses granted to players from the calculation of the DST tax base.
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Video games and microtransactions are under increasing scrutiny in the European Union, as new guidelines released by the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network aim to tackle the often opaque use of virtual currencies in gaming environments which proliferated with loot boxes.
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The countdown has begun: just a few days remain before the submission deadline for the Italian tender for remote gambling licenses.
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