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Assoutenti and Codici urge AGCOM to strengthen gambling safeguards

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Consumer groups Assoutenti and Codici called for stronger protections during an AGCOM hearing on revised guidance addressing gambling disorder. They urged enforcement of the ban on direct and indirect gambling advertising during sports events, simpler account closure and stronger self-exclusion across online and land-based gambling. They also said national guidance on venue distances should leave local authorities room to adapt measures to local conditions.

The groups’ proposals could shape AGCOM guidance on gambling advertising, account access and venue-distance measures.

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EGLA lawyer questions Italy's gambling advertising ban at SiGMA panel

Valérie Peano, founding partner of EGLA, criticised Italy’s gambling advertising ban during a panel at SiGMA World 2026. She said the Decree of Dignity was under review by the Court of Justice of the European Union over procedural issues and argued that the ban lacked scientific assessment and an ex-post review. Peano also called for balance in the ongoing consultation.

The Decree of Dignity is under review by the Court of Justice of the European Union over procedural problems, Valérie Peano, founding partner of EGLA, told a panel at SiGMA World 2026. The measure was never notified to the European Commission or to the member states, which would mean it is not applied, as happened in Lithuania, she said.

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