Gaming Archives | GamingTechLaw by Giulio Coraggio

Main takeaways from the 6th Games Industry Law Summit 2021

Another great edition of the Games Industry Law Summit has ended and it was great to catch up with familiar faces navigating the cutting edge legal issues in the industry

Jul 2021

Italy’s victory at the European Championship is an opportunity for gambling operators

Exemptions to the gambling advertising ban represent an opportunity for operators to celebrate the victory of Italy through its values.

Jun 2021

Esports IP rights license agreements among publishers, clubs and sports leagues

Esports license agreements on IP rights can see publishers, clubs, and sports leagues grabbling for their exploitation.

Jun 2021

Is the postponement of the tender for new Italian online gambling licenses good news?

The postponement of the tender for new Italian online gambling licenses shall be welcomed by the market, given the current rules.

Jun 2021

The main legal challenges of global esports online platforms

The growth of the online and offline esports market leads to a closer review by authorities with legal challenges that were not raised before just because the business wasn't sufficiently large.

May 2021

Are you calculating the fine for breach of the Italian gambling advertising ban right?

The criteria for calculating the potential fine for breach of the Italian gambling advertising ban are pivotal for a risk assessment.

Apr 2021

Regulations and monetization of media rights in esports

Broadcasters and esports event organizers might exploit the lack of rules on media rights in esports during a stage where esports have not reached the bureaucratic complexity of sports.

Apr 2021

Italian digital service tax applicable to the video gaming, esports and gambling services?

The Italian tax authority guidelines on the digital service tax (DST) increased the risk of its applicability to video gaming, esports, and gambling markets.

Mar 2021

First Italian gambling advertising ban fine against a news website

The first fine for breach of the Italian gambling advertising ban against a news website containing a link to a gambling affiliate site was issued.

Feb 2021

DLA Piper IPT Predictions 2021 – What to expect in the Gaming and Gambling sector

As part of the DLA Piper IPT Predictions for 2021, we analyze in this article our predictions on the main legal challenges in the Gaming and Gambling sector.