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LOGiCO president calls for Italy to replace blanket gambling ad ban

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LOGiCO president Moreno Marasco has called for Italy to replace its blanket gambling advertising ban with rules that prohibit targeted practices. Marasco said the ban has reduced licensed operators’ visibility while illegal alternatives remain exposed to consumers.

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.

Marasco said the ban has reduced the visibility of licensed operators, while illegal alternatives are still exposed to consumers.

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