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FIP president calls for betting revenue share and sponsorship ban repeal

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FIP president Gianni Petrucci called for a share of betting turnover to go to sport and for Italy’s betting sponsorship ban under the Decreto Dignità to be repealed, in an interview about sports governance. He said sport needs greater access to funding and argued that the current restrictions leave clubs and leagues without a source of revenue.

The proposals could change the rules governing betting sponsorships and the distribution of gambling revenue to sport.

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LOGiCO president calls for Italy to replace blanket gambling ad ban

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Moreno Marasco, who heads Lega Operatori di Gioco su canale Online (LOGiCO), is urging that a new framework take the place of Italy’s blanket ban on gambling advertising.

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