Italy’s Council of State clarifies Global Starnet’s €179.25m investment to EU court
The court’s clarifications address the company’s concession history and investment in Italy’s gaming-machine network.
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Italy delays 2027 budget bill approval as government seeks fiscal flexibility
The proposed gaming-sector contribution could affect gambling businesses if included in Italy’s budget measures.
EU adds seven people and entities to North Korea sanctions list
The measures may affect gaming businesses assessing sanctions exposure involving the listed individuals and entities.
European horse racing stakeholders challenge potential EU-wide gambling tax
Horse racing stakeholders are engaging Irish ministers to oppose a potential EU-wide gambling tax.
EU Court ruling sets conditions for video platforms’ hosting liability in gambling promotions
The ruling may affect video platforms’ liability exposure when they monetise and actively review gambling-related content.
EU Court clarifies hosting protections for videos advertising online gambling
The ruling clarifies when video platforms may lose liability protections for gambling advertising hosted on their services.
Departure
GREF appoints Ian Angus treasurer as Tim Miller leaves board
The board changes bring a UK Gambling Commission policy director into GREF's treasury as European regulators coordinate on gambling oversight.
Belgian Council of State suspends Napoleon Games’ Brussels casino licence award
The suspension leaves the city to reconsider the casino award while the current licence approaches expiry.
Belgian Council of State suspends Napoleon Games’ 15-year Brussels casino licence
The ruling leaves the Brussels casino concession unresolved as Viage’s current licence approaches its December 31 expiry.
Appointment
EGBA appoints Pierre Tournier interim secretary general
The change puts Tournier in charge of the association’s work on regulated online gambling issues in Europe.
Council of Europe backs findings of 12 World Cup betting controversies
The differing assessments raise questions about how integrity risks, including prediction-market activity, were monitored.
Council of Europe seeks FIFA betting integrity dialogue
Berset proposed an immediate integrity dialogue with FIFA, raising concerns about in-play betting and political influence.
EU court limits Google’s liability exemption in gambling video case
The ruling may affect how platforms and gambling partners manage promotional video content in Italy.
Italy’s Council of State refers Global Starnet tax dispute to EU court
The referral could affect how VLT tax increases are assessed against operators’ claims about their investments and regulatory expectations.
Council of State refers VLT tax increases to EU court
The EU court’s ruling will clarify whether Italy’s VLT levy increases comply with EU law and concessionaires’ legitimate expectations.