Italy
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Italian Tax Agency Raises 2026 Gambling Revenue Forecast by €807 Million
Italy's tax authority has raised its 2026 gambling revenue forecast by €807 million, driven by new online licences and marginal tax hikes, though recent receipts have dipped. Regulatory reforms, including a unified land-based framework and a replacement for the advertising ban, are due by end of August.
EU Top Court Rejects Google's Appeal Over Italian Gambling Ad Fine
The EU's highest court ruled against Google, holding it liable for gambling ads on YouTube under a commercial partnership, and upheld a €750,000 Italian fine. The case now returns to an Italian court for a final decision.
Betsson records revenue growth but sees profits slide in first half of 2026
Betsson reported record H1 revenue of €595.5m but saw EBITDA fall 33% amid lower B2B income and higher costs, while the World Cup boosted Latin American and B2C performance.
CJEU Rules Google Liable for Gambling Content on YouTube in Landmark Italian Case
The EU's top court ruled that Google can be held liable for YouTube videos promoting gambling when uploaded by commercial partners, overturning the company's claim of immunity under intermediary safe-harbor rules. The decision, arising from an Italian fine, requires platforms to answer for content on channels they have vetted and partnered with.
CJEU Rules Google May Be Liable for Gambling Ads on YouTube Partner Channels
The EU's top court ruled that Google may be held liable for gambling ads on YouTube partner channels, rejecting the company's argument that EU telecoms rules shield it from responsibility for third-party content when it has reviewed the channel's theme and metadata as part of a commercial partnership.
ENJOY deepens Italian footprint through Marathonbet deal
ENJOY has signed a commercial partnership with Marathonbet to supply a selection of its slot titles to Italian players, with plans for a full portfolio rollout, reinforcing its position in a key regulated market.
NetWin.it Deploys Fast Track Suite to Unify Player Engagement and AI-Driven CRM in Italy
Italian operator NetWin.it has partnered with Fast Track to deploy a unified CRM, rewards, and risk management suite powered by AI-driven agentic workflows, aiming to streamline player engagement and gamification across its ADM-licensed online casino and sportsbook.
Italy blocks Polymarket as Gibraltar unveils first dedicated prediction markets regime
Italy has blocked Polymarket for a second time, joining a multi-country European crackdown, while Gibraltar has launched the world's first dedicated prediction markets regulatory framework and licensed its first operators, ADI Predictstreet and WagerWire.
Weekly Briefing: Italy's Football Betting Tax Proposal, European Regulators' Anti-Illegal Efforts, and Other Industry Headlines
This week's roundup covers Italy's proposed 2% football betting levy to fund sport development, European regulators' intensified fight against illegal online gambling, Indiana's ban on sweepstakes casinos, Scotland's new £375k gambling harm funding, Germany's appointment of Christian Hochgrebe as GGL chair, and industry leaders' views on balancing ad restrictions with channelisation.