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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.

Sep 2013

Gaming

12 months gaming ban, is it a joke?

the 12 months ban on gaming in Italy is likely to be a joke! The Italian gaming market has suffered a period of high tension today when the Italian Parliament has…

Sep 2013

Gaming

What future for the Italian gaming market after settlement of VLT fines?

The Italian Government has passed the previously reported law decree granting to Italian videolottery operators the option to settle the aggregate € 2.5 bn fines issued in 2011 against…

Aug 2013

Gaming

€ 2.5 bn fines for VLT operators settled?

€ 2.5 bn aggregate fines issued against Italian videolottery operators are likely to be settled with the payment of around € 600 M according to recent statements from the Italian…

Aug 2013

Gaming

Live Poker is a skill game, only in some cases…

The Italian Supreme Court held that live poker Texas Hold'em tournaments are a skill game and therefore their performance does not trigger an illegal gambling activity provided that they comply with some requirements.

Aug 2013

Gaming

The future of gaming video terminals after Supreme Court decision

Gaming video terminals are called "totem" in Italy... The Italian Supreme Court held that it is possible for shops to place video terminals (the so called "totem") connecting to Italian online…

Jul 2013

Gaming

Customised sports bet rules approved!

Italian regulations governing the offering by Italian licensed operators of bets and events not included in the official schedule published by the gambling regulator, AAMS, has been published and…

Jul 2013

Gaming

Poker liquidity sharing in Europe closer?

Poker liquidity sharing in Europe Italian, French, German, Portuguese, UK and Spanish gambling regulators met in Lisbon at the beginning of the month and more recently issued interesting statements at the…

Jul 2013

Gaming Intellectual Property

Webinar on Intellectual Property models in the electronic gaming industry

IP right and gaming - an interesting matchOn the 18th of July 2013 at 9:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT, I will be talking at a webinar arranged by the…

Jun 2013

Gaming

Mobile gaming data on Italy

Interesting data for mobile gaming in Italy€ 133 million of revenues have been generated from the mobile gaming sector in Italy in 2012 with an increase of 37% compared to…

Jun 2013

Gaming

New Comma 6A slot machines (NewSlot 3) regulations approved

400,000+ slot machines shall be replaced in the next months Italian technical regulations on new version of comma 6A slot machines (also known as NewSlot 3 or AWPs) have been approved…