Italy's gambling industry is relatively developed. Lotteries have a wide popular base in Italy and come in many varieties. Additionally, there are legal casinos located in specific areas. The government strictly regulates the gambling industry, including the issuance of licenses, which has promoted
As the licensing threshold increases and license fees rise, the Italian online gambling market is undergoing significant consolidation, with an expected half of operators being eliminated. This trend is not accidental, but a deliberate result driven by regulators.On May 30, the Italian Customs and M
The Italian Revenue Agency (ITA) has released the 6/2025 Tax Principles Guide (hereinafter referred to as "the Guide"), which clarifies the method for determining the tax base for Digital Services Tax (DST) in the online gaming and gambling industry. This guide resolves a long-standing dispute in th
Relax Gaming is accelerating its localization strategy in Europe, having recently announced a partnership with Italian operator Sportbet.it to introduce its popular slot products to the platform. This collaboration marks an important step for Relax Gaming in expanding its content footprint and enhan
Spanish gaming company Cirsa announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with quarterly revenue reaching 576.7 million euros, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%, driven primarily by the strong performance of its online business. EBITDA for the quarter grew 9.1% to 178.8 million euro
Spanish operator Cirsa has released its complete financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting that the company's revenue for the quarter was 576.7 million euros (654.7 million US dollars), a year-on-year increase of 12.5%. In fact, this casino real estate operator emphasized a
Recently, the municipal police in Prato, Italy, conducted a raid on two illegal online gambling venues located in the Porta Pistoiese area and successfully sealed them. These two gambling dens, operated by Chinese, were disguised as closed commercial storefronts, appearing abandoned on the outside b
International Game Technology (IGT) recently announced that its led consortium LottoItalia has successfully passed the technical and economic assessment of the lottery license bid by the Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency (ADM), and is expected to receive official authorization within 35 days.This
Greentube has expanded its influence in the Italian online casino market through a new partnership with Betfair. After integration via Greentube's aggregation platform Capecod, Betfair's Italian players can now enjoy a selection of Greentube's games.The agreement includes recently released games suc
Thunderkick has launched its content in Finland through a partnership with Veikkaus.The deal, facilitated by aggregator EveryMatrix, marks a step in Thunderkick's expansion in the Nordic region and the broader European market.As part of the collaboration, a range of Thunderkick's games, including Es
Thunderkick has signed a new agreement with Domusbet, continuing its expansion in the Italian iGaming market.This collaboration will grant Domusbet access to several popular slot games from the Stockholm-based game developer, including titles such as "Pink Elephants", "Midas Golden Touch", and the "
AC Milan announces a new partnership with Reals, a company excelling in the Brazilian sports betting and online gaming market, which will become the official regional betting partner of the Rossoneri club in Latin America.In 2024, Reals was named the "Best Sports Betting Operator" in Brazil by SiGM
BGaming announces that after obtaining approval from the International Gaming Laboratory (GLI), the company is now qualified to launch games in Italy. This certification covers the first batch of games and systems required for the regulated market, with more games expected to be approved in the futu
The deadline for bids on the Italian Lotto franchise is March 17, with IGT and Sisal confirmed as the two competitors for this highly sought-after contract.This tender is expected to generate €4.3 billion (US$4.7 billion) in revenue over nine years, with a starting bid of €1 billion, although analys
Entain Posts Robust 2024 Financials, Expects Continued GrowthGlobal gaming giant Entain PLC has posted stable 2024 financials, reflecting a solid recovery in key markets and impressive online growth. The group recorded a 7% year-on-year net gaming revenue (NGR) increase to £5.16 billion ($6.67 billi
Flutter Entertainment Reports Strong Q4 2024 Performance, Signals Bullish 2025 OutlookFlutter Entertainment enjoyed a robust fourth-quarter 2024 performance, exceeding expectations with better-than-expected earnings and a confident outlook for 2025. The global gaming giant maintained momentum, suppo
Flutter Leaders Discuss the Company’s Q4 Results and 2025 ProspectsFlutter Entertainment’s recent earnings call highlighted the company’s optimism about its business and long-term potential. CEO Peter Jackson and CFO Rob Coldrake were happy with the performance and looking forward to continued succe
