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GSG Teams with Microgame to Supply Data and Content in Italy

Global sports betting data and content supplier Genius Sports Group (GSG) announced today it entered into a deal with one of the largest online betting and gaming platform providers in Italy, Microgame S.p.A. Live Data and Trading Services Under the terms of the deal, GSG will supply official in-play sports betting content to over 25 […]
GSG Teams with Microgame to Supply Data and Content in Italy
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Gambling Employees in Italy to Protest on Thursday Next Week

Workers from the gambling sector in Italy, united under a “Legal Gaming Workers” banner, will protest next week. Protesting in Milan and Rome on Thursday next week, the workers will urge the government to ease the COVID-19 restrictions allowing the reopening of gambling venues. Gaming Workers in Italy to Protest Next Week Thursday Employees of […]
Gambling Employees in Italy to Protest on Thursday Next Week
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Italy’s Online Gambling Market Marks Record GGR in Dec 2020

Licensed online gambling operators in Italy hit €359 million in GGR in December 2020. By reaching €359 million, the industry surpassed its record of €258.9 million in GGR which was set in November 2020. Regulated Online Gambling Industry in Italy Marks a New GGR Record The regulated gambling industry in Italy marked a significant record […]
Italy’s Online Gambling Market Marks Record GGR in Dec 2020
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Habanero Brings Its Gaming Content to BLOX in Italy

Italy’s leading gaming brands operator BLOX has teamed up with Habanero for additional top-tier gamification options. Habanero Delivers Gaming Portfolio to BLOX A developer of online table games and slots, Habanero has reinforced its Italian footprint with a new content partnership with BLOX, a local operator of gaming and betting brands which is one of […]
Habanero Brings Its Gaming Content to BLOX in Italy
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ESA Gaming Bolsters Italian Footprint with Scommettendo Tie-up

Acclaimed developer of iGaming products ESA Gaming has struck a partnership with Scommettendo, a reputed Italian gaming brand, for its EasySwipe lightweight portfolio of games. ESA Gaming Strikes Another Deal in Italy Provider of unique and innovative iGaming products, ESA Gaming, has taken a new stab at the Italian market by partnering up with local […]
ESA Gaming Bolsters Italian Footprint with Scommettendo Tie-up
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Betfair Exhange Became Less Compelling to Bettors in Italy

Sports betting exchange leader in Italy Betfair Exchange expressed concerns its flagship product lost much of its competitiveness and appeal following the controversial turnover tax imposed by the government last summer. Unsustainable Turnover Tax As part of the “Revival Decree” the Italian government imposed a 0.5% turnover tax across retail, digital and virtual sports wagering, […]
Betfair Exhange Became Less Compelling to Bettors in Italy
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Apollo Signs $1.15 Billion Deal to Acquire IGT’s B2C Lottomatica Businesses

IGT announced on December 6 it will sell its B2C Lottomatica businesses to Apollo Global Management’s investment subsidiary for $1.15 billion. IGT Board Unanimously Approves Billion-Dollar Deal Multinational gaming provider International Game Technology (IGT) announced yesterday it has agreed to sell its Italian B2C Lottomatica businesses to Apollo Global Management’s finance subsidiary Gamenet Group for […]
Apollo Signs $1.15 Billion Deal to Acquire IGT’s B2C Lottomatica Businesses
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Playson Inks Agreement with Blox, Increases Presence in Italy

Italian-licensed Blox Limited and the leading igaming software developer Playson inked a new agreement. Blox will be able to distribute hit games by Playson as a part of the agreement. At the same time, Playson is increasing its market presence in Italy and expanding its reach. Playson and Blox Limited Ink a New Partnership The […]
Playson Inks Agreement with Blox, Increases Presence in Italy
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Italy Rolls Out Strict COVID-19 Restrictions, Closes Casinos

In light of rising cases of positive COVID-19 patients, Italy rolled out new restrictions. The new restrictions reduce social gatherings and close businesses such as casinos, bingos, gyms, and other entertainment venues. New Decree Introduces Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions in Italy After observing spikes of positive COVID-19 cases, Italy introduced tighter restrictions aiming at reducing the […]
Italy Rolls Out Strict COVID-19 Restrictions, Closes Casinos
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AgCOM Deepens Google Investigation for Flouting Gambling Ban

Italian national communications authority Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AgCOM) announced further investigation into Google regarding a possible violation of the blanket ban on gambling advertising is needed. The body is investigating Google Inc, Google Italy and Google Ireland for ranking foreign gambling operators in google search results. AgCOM is looking into the online […]
AgCOM Deepens Google Investigation for Flouting Gambling Ban