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Here are some interesting articles on Italian and international gaming law related issues, including eSports, from either Giulio Coraggio or the other authors of GamingTechLaw.

Aug 2020

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Loot boxes are NOT gambling for regulators, but the UK House of Lord dissents

Gambling regulators had taken a stance on loot boxes and social gaming, which is now challenged by a report of the UK House of Lords.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

Jul 2020

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The tax challenges to be dealt by video gaming and streaming professionals

eGamers and streamers should pay attention to the tax implications of their video gaming business, which are often unclear.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

Jul 2020

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New fine for breach of the Italian gambling advertising ban

AgCom has issued a fine for the breach of the Italian gambling advertising ban through a bonus campaign by an operator.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

Jun 2020

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2nd fine for breach of Italian gambling advertising ban issued

AgCom issued a fine against NetBet for breach of the Italian gambling advertising ban due to promotional claims showed on their website.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

Jun 2020

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A new descriptor for loot boxes in video games from ESRB

A new descriptor was issued by ESRB aimed at acknowledging customers even more of the presence of loot boxes in videogames.

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Jun 2020

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The reopening of the Italian land-based gambling market after Covid-19 lockdown

The lockdown measures for the Italian land-based gambling halls, betting shops, and bingo halls are being terminated with a reopening quickly occurring.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

May 2020

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Esports is the future after Covid-19 outbreak but how to regulate esports?

The coronavirus outbreak is one of the saddest events of our history. But at the same time, it represented an incredible opportunity of growth for the video gaming market and, in particular, for the esports sector.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

Apr 2020

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How the sports sector will slowly restart in Italy during Covid-19 emergency

The recent measures adopted by the Government in Italy create high expectations for the restart of sports competitions during the Covid-19 emergency.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

Apr 2020

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Foreign gambling providers and operators risk Italian corporate criminal liability

The Italian corporate criminal liability regime is now extended to gambling and betting related crimes and fraud in sports competitions, impacting also foreign operators and providers.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments

Apr 2020

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Coronavirus terminates Italian gambling advertising ban for football?

Coronavirus emergency led the Serie A to require the termination of the applicability of the Italian gambling advertising ban to football.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments