Google Loses EU Court Challenge Over Italian Gambling Ads Fine
Google has lost its legal challenge against a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed by Italy over gambling advertisements on YouTube.
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Italian Regulator Reaffirms Bonus and Content Rules
Italian online gambling companies have been warned about compliance with rules around content and communication about bonuses, rewards and prizes, overseen by the AGCOM communications regulator.
Italy Initiates Review of Gambling Communication Discrepancy
Italian authorities continue to zone-in on reforms needed to reclassify gambling advertising and marketing and customer communications and incentives.
Italian Football Federation Presidential Race Shaped by Betting Debate
The repeal of Italy’s blanket ban on gambling advertising, and the design of a new framework for the funding of Italian football via betting licences, has moved to the forefront of the governance of Italian football.
Italy’s Illegal Gambling Market Grows Despite Advertising Crackdown
Italy’s illegal online gambling market has grown into a €20 billion ($22.5 billion) shadow economy driven increasingly by smartphones, social media, and rapidly replicating “mirror sites”, despite one of Europe’s toughest gambling advertising bans.
Formula 1 and Sky Extend Broadcast Partnership
Formula 1 has agreed a new long-standing partnership with Sky as part of a new commercial package spanning the UK, Ireland and Italy.