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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EGLA lawyer questions Italy's gambling advertising ban at SiGMA panel
The comments address legal challenges and consultation over restrictions affecting gambling operators’ advertising in Italy.
Castilla-La Mancha gambling association head proposes responses to ONCE terminal rulings
The proposals concern how regional authorisation and oversight apply to private gambling businesses and state lottery terminals.
EU court to rule on Malta's Bill 55 in gambling judgment case on 19 November
The ruling will determine whether German players can enforce repayment judgments against Malta-licensed operators, affecting liability exposure.
EU court sets 19 November ruling date on Malta's Bill 55 gambling law
The ruling decides if Maltese courts must recognise foreign judgments against Malta-licensed operators.
EU court requires immediate refunds for unauthorised payments despite alleged gross negligence
Gambling operators could face increased deposit claims, while payment providers must immediately refund unauthorised transactions despite alleged customer gross negligence.
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.
Italy defends gambling advertising ban before EU court
For operators, the proceedings test Italy’s defence of its gambling advertising ban as a public health measure.
Italy's government sends EU court ruling on AGCOM-Google dispute to parliament
The ruling gives parliamentary committees a basis to examine responsibility for gambling advertising and hosting platforms.
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.
CJEU rules Google may be liable for YouTube gambling videos in Italy
The ruling may affect platforms’ liability when they review creators before entering commercial partnerships.
EU court limits Google’s hosting exemption in online gambling advertising case
The ruling affects how platforms assess liability when commercial partnerships involve reviewing gambling-related content.
Google to pay $854,250 Italian fine over alleged illegal gambling ads
The ruling confirms platforms can face financial liability in Italy for hosting gambling advertising that regulators deem illegal.
EU court says Google may lose hosting liability exemption over gambling videos
The ruling may affect platforms’ liability exposure when commercial partnerships involve review of gambling-promotional content.
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.
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AGCOM’s €750,000 Google Ireland penalty awaits EU court ruling on gambling ads
The EU court ruling could clarify hosting-service liability for gambling advertising on YouTube under Italy’s ban.
EU court hears LeoVegas challenge to Italy’s gambling advertising ban
The ruling could affect the application of Italy’s gambling advertising ban and operators’ ability to advertise in the market.
EU Court upholds national online gambling bans and permits conditional loss claims
Operators licensed in one EU state may still face contract-nullity claims where another state requires local authorisation.
EU Court says Italy may require police authorisation for betting collection
The ruling clarifies how national concession and police-authorisation requirements may apply to cross-border betting operators.