MORE ONLINE GAMBLING LIBERALISATION IN ITALY?
31 July 2009
Will Italian "crisis legislation" open up
more online gambling opportunities?
The still restrictive laws on offering online gambling
to Italians could be in for a more enlightened remake,
industry observers are speculating. And it could happen
before the end of this (2009) year.
The reason
behind the optimism is a recent slew of Italian "crisis
legislation" proposals prompted by tough economic
conditions and natural disasters this year, which have
increased the need for additional tax revenues. However,
anticipation should be moderated by the fact that the
national regulator, the AAMS, has yet to make any formal
announcements on what is and is not allowed, and when
implementation might take place.
The speculation
is that the Italians may be about to add cash games to
lighten up the "tournaments only" regulations for online
poker, and that online casino games will be added to the
list of permissible online activities, along with new
licences for scratchcard gaming.
The delay is
reportedly not with the politicians, but with the
regulator.
Online Casino News Courtesy of
Infopowa
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