Gaming Archives | GamingTechLaw by Giulio Coraggio

Gaming Black Wednesday has a 2nd stage…

The black Wednesday for the Italian gaming market has now a second episode with seizure of additional gaming websites, companies and assets.

Sep 2015

Online gaming not subject to unjustified restrictions

The statement from the European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska on the need to waive unjustified and discriminatory restrictions on online gaming might open a new page on liberalization of the sector within the European Union.

Sep 2015

The Italian gaming revolution of 2016!

2016 will be a year leading to considerable changes in the Italian gaming market. The award of new online gaming and betting shop licenses together with the consolidation among operators might cause a relevant reshuffling of the market positions.

Aug 2015

Sportsbetting full liberalization in Italy closer!

Sportsbetting full liberalization is getting closer with the publication by the Italian gaming regulator of the updated draft protocol of communication (PSQF) which has the purpose of getting rid of the official list of bets and events soon.

Aug 2015

Lotto tender delays ring the bell for late comers?

The potential delays in the award of the new license for Lotto game in Italy and the changes to the applicable requirements might become an interesting opportunity for other gaming operators/suppliers.

Technology and eGaming: a difficult balance?

The balance between the development of eGaming regulations and technologies does not seem even. Regulators shall speed up as technology is not going to slow down.

Black Wednesday for the Italian Gaming Market…

The Italian gaming market will remember this Wednesday for the very large number of companies, shops and individuals subject of actions taken by Italian police authorities.

Gaming advertising ban, ready for the battle?

A potential gaming advertising ban is contained in the last draft of Italian gambling law, but there is no doubt that it will trigger legal challenges if approved.

Gaming in Italy needs some final efforts…

Italian new gaming regulations seem to miss the last mile with further delays which even increased the stress levels among operators and suppliers.

Jun 2015

Poker international liquidity to reverse the decline

Italian law allowing the international poker liquidity sharing might be a major step for the gaming market where poker is facing a considerable decline.