Five Star Movement senators propose gambling promotion ban for minors in Italy

Senators from the Movimento 5 Stelle have tabled amendment 7.0.6 in the Senate's permanent first commission on constitutional affairs, which is examining a bill on security, youth distress prevention and the organisation of the police and the interior ministry, according to the report. The amendment would ban the promotion and inducement of gambling in any form towards people under 18. The bill remains under examination.

The amendment was presented by senators Croatti, Cataldi, Guadiano and Maiorino. It would introduce an administrative fine of €10,000 to €100,000 for breaches.

Under the proposed text, promotion of gambling means any activity aimed at soliciting or inducing minors to gamble. The definition covers misleading advertising on sports internet portals that refer to betting and card games, offers of bonuses or promotions intended to encourage play, sponsorship of events or activities to promote gambling, and the spread of false or misleading information about gambling.