Tag Archives: Rome

GGL stands against German Criminal Code changes 

SBC News GGL stands against German Criminal Code changes 

Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Gambling Authority of Germany, has detailed its concerns regarding impending changes to the Strafgesetzbuch (StGB), the Criminal Code of Germany. Speaking at the Lotto Talk event in Berlin, GGL Co-President Ronald Benter disclosed that the authority had issued an appeal to the Federal Ministry of Justice to ‘reconsider amendments to the Criminal Code’. The Ministry of …

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Italy’s Provinces seek compensation on duties of the Reorganisation Decree

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The Presidents and Councillors of Italy’s 20 autonomous regions and 100 municipalities have been advised to support the government’s plans to reorganise gambling. The plea was cited by the Conferenza Unificata (CU), the body charged with fostering cooperation between the Italian state and the governments of autonomous regions and municipalities. The CU has reviewed the government’s reorganisation decrees for land-based …

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Italy to begin generational overhaul of gambling laws  

SBC News Italy to begin generational overhaul of gambling laws  

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies has approved the ‘Tax Delegation Law’, a decree that paves the way for  ‘industry reorganisation’ of the Italian gambling sector. The bill has been forwarded to the Senate for its secondary approval where it is expected to face no challenges in its passage into law.  Backing the mandate, Deputy Minister for the Economy Maurizio Leo expressed …

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Italy braced for a summer of gambling reforms

SBC News Italy braced for a summer of gambling reforms

Italian gambling stands on the precipice of sweeping changes as the government advances with its plans of a “comprehensive reorganization of the sector.”  A pivot in the regulatory landscape of Italian gambling is currently in progress, with all eyes focused on the ongoing amendment of the Delegation Law.  Approved in April, by PM Giorgia Meloni sanctioned changes aim to reshape …

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Italian gambling to protest extreme lockdown enforcements  

SBC News Italian gambling to protest extreme lockdown enforcements  

Workers of Italy’s embattled gambling sector are ‘united to make their voices heard’ to a new government, demanding that businesses be granted clarity on their prolonged COVID-19 suspensions.  Uniting under the banner of ‘Legal Gaming Workers’, staff of Italian licensed gambling firms will hold joint public protests at Milan’s Piazza del Duomo and Rome’s Piazza del Popolo on 18 February. …

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GVC opens new Rome office unifying Italian operations

SBC News GVC opens new Rome office unifying Italian operations

FTSE gambling group GVC Holdings has confirmed that it has migrated all Italian divisions to a new Rome office, which will house around 360 staff of its Eurobet, bwin and Gioco Digitale Italia properties. Located in the Lungotevere district near Rome’s city centre, GVC completed its Italian HQ relocation last week, opening a new six-floor (approx. 4,200 sqm) office which will …

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Marathonbet backs Italian market with ‘short-term’ SS Lazio sponsorship

SBC News Marathonbet backs Italian market with 'short-term' SS Lazio sponsorship

European online bookmaker Marathonbet has raised eyebrows confirming that it will act as official shirt sponsor of Serie A football club SS Lazio. Marathonbet details that it has secured a fixed short-term sponsorship with Lazio, which will terminate in January 2019 as the Italian government imposes its blanket ban on betting/gambling advertising, sponsorships and marketing across all media and sports …

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6 of the Best – 10Bet’s Oshri Kostiner

10Bet - Oshri Kostiner

This week’s 6 of the Best subject is a “real history buff” and someone whose approach to sports betting is to combine his “raw excitement” with a sense of control. Keep reading to find out more about 10Bet Chief Marketing Officer Oshri Kostiner, including his ‘working’ holiday to the Philippines and an unforgettable visit to the Eternal City. Best Holiday …

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Euromat President emphasises the importance of ‘evidence based policy’

SBC News Euromat President emphasises the importance of 'evidence based policy'

The European Gaming and Amusement Federation, Euromat held its Executive Committee meeting at the ENADA Show in Rome this month. The meeting followed on from the group’s new corporate membership acquisitions and  took place as part of the plans of President David Frost to bring the association closer to its members. The most notable part of the meeting saw Euromat …

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International restructure sees Giovanna D’Esposito depart as Sky Bet Italia MD

SBC News International restructure sees Giovanna D’Esposito depart as Sky Bet Italia MD

Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) has confirmed that Sky Bet Italia Managing Director Giovanna D’Esposito has departed from the operator following a reorganisation of the firm’s international business divisions. An Italian betting industry veteran, D’Esposito had joined SB&G in 2015 acting as Sky Bet Italia’s first MD.  D’Esposito who joined from market competitor Paddy Power Italy was tasked with leading …

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