Gaming Archives | GamingTechLaw by Giulio Coraggio

A New Dawn for Online Gambling in Finland: New Licensing Model Breaks the Monopoly

The Finnish government has introduced a bill to Parliament that would terminate the current gambling monopoly in online betting and digital casino games in Finland, the Gambling Act would replace the current monopoly with a licensing model, set to commence in January 2027.

Ireland’s New Gambling Regulator Opens Licensing Consultation

Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Act 2024 is introducing a phased, modern licensing framework led by the new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), which has launched a public consultation on draft regulations for Business-to-Consumer betting and gaming licences.

Legal Leaders Insights | Dario Evangelista, Deputy General Counsel at Betsson on the gambling sector

With Dario Evangelista of Betsson we discuss about the legal risks and compliance challenges of operating a global online gambling business in the digital age.

Sweden Gambling Duty of Care: SGA Fines Two Operators Over Regulatory Breaches

In Sweden, the gambling duty of care has come under sharp focus following recent enforcement actions by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) against two operators.

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New Italian Online Gambling Technical Guidelines – What’s New In The certification Requirements?

The Italian Gambling Authority ("ADM") has issued new draft guidelines for the certification of online gaming platforms ("Guidelines"), outlining the technical rules and procedures relevant to activate gaming platforms under the new Italian online gambling license.

Gambling websites cannot be subject to IP blocking in Germany

On 19 March 2025, in a case relating to the blocking of gambling sites, the German Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht – BVerwG) delivered a landmark decision in case 8 C 3.24, confirming the illegality of a blocking order issued by the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States of Germany (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder – GGL) against a telecommunications service provider which has a substantial impact for the gaming industry.

What Legal Obligations for Online Gambling Operators in the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into online gambling platforms has revolutionized the industry, offering enhanced user experiences, improved risk management, and streamlined operations, but what legal obligations arise?

Mar 2025

Italy to Lift Gambling Advertising Ban? A Key Moment for Market Entry

Gambling advertising ban, introduced in Italy in 2018 under the Dignity Decree, shall now be reviewed by the Italian Government that might decide to, at least partially, lift it, creating a unique opportunity for new operators’ market entry as the tender for new licenses is currently ongoing.

Feb 2025

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DLA Piper Gambling Event: Key Insights on Regulatory and Litigation Trends Across Europe

The DLA Piper gambling event provided a crucial platform for industry leaders to discuss the latest legal and regulatory developments in the gambling sector across Europe.

Jan 2025

New Tender for Italian online gaming licenses Launched – Here are the updated FAQs!

With the launch of the tender for new Italian online gaming licenses, I have decided to publish some FAQs about the application process and the regime applicable to Italian online betting and gaming licenses.