Italy

Soft2Bet is broadening its reach into the Italian market after acquiring a Maltese company that holds a licence in the European country.  Through the strategic venture, Soft2Bet will work with Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli, Italy’s online gambling regulatory body, to stay compliant with local regulations. The igaming provider also intends to certify its platform in the Italian market, …

ADM, Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, has announced that it has begun work on ‘two new decrees’ to settle long running sports betting related disputes.    The agency which oversees the licensing and governance of the Italian gambling sector announced that it will update industry rules on ‘Palpable Errors’ and ‘Bonus Management’ – two areas that have conflicted Italy’s online bookmakers …

AGCOM, the Communications Authority of Italy, has been ordered to drop its €750,000 fine against Google’s Italian business.  The decision follows a judgment made by the Administrative Court of Lazio (Rome), which cited that Google had not violated the rules of the Dignity Decree of 2018. Google had issued an appeal to the Lazio Court contesting fines totalling €750,000 imposed …

Rollbit has announced that it has become the official European betting partner of SSC Napoli. Owned and operated by Curacao-based Bull Gaming N.V, the crypto casino and gambling company has said that the deal aims to elevate fan engagement and community interactions. Sam Norman, Head of Partnerships at Rollbit, commented: “We are delighted to partner with one of the most …

StarCasinò Sport has extended its partnership with AS Roma for the 2023/24 football season to be the club’s centurion partner in the infotainment category. The Betsson Group-owned sports betting and content platform will develop content designed specifically for fans of the Serie A side, including player interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and news. Stefano Tino, StarCasinò Sport Managing Director, commented: “We are …

Allwyn International cites confidence in achieving its full-year 2023 corporate objectives as group subsidiaries (legacy and acquired) maintain ‘organic growth’.  Publishing its Q2 ‘preliminary results’, an enlarged Allwyn sees its lottery portfolio generate consolidated revenues of €2bn for the first time and adjusted EBITDA of €381m (+35%). Headline growth reflects a 115% year-on-year increase, primarily driven by the recent acquisition …

Altenar has bolstered its range of products within the Italian market in announcing a variety of new tools and features for operators. The Matla-based sportsbook and igaming software provider has described the country as ‘one of the most sought-after European jurisdictions’ – where it has been live for the past four years. Francesco Papallo, Regional Director at Altenar, commented: “We …

 Italy will undertake a comprehensive overhaul of its gambling laws, as Parliament has officially authorised the approval of the ‘Tax Delegation Law’.  The legislation recognises Italian gambling as a sector requiring a “reorganisation of tax duties and the introduction of new player protection measures that aim to create a more transparent and accountable industry”. As such, the Italian government will …

The betting rights of Lega Serie A will be revised, as the Italian football top division invites tenders to service a range of media and data packages for the 2024/25 campaign. General terms for the Grant of Rights of Serie A have been published by Serie A management, underlying the strict fulfilment of data distribution requirements, authorisations and exclusivity of …

Betsson Group’s StarCasino Sport platform has enhanced its visibility in the Italian betting market and sports scene via as ‘official infotainment partner’ of SSC Napoli. The operator has a history of working with the Serie A club, having first partnered with the team between the 2022/23 seasons. Betsson stated that the partnership marks a ‘welcome return’ to working with the …