Alderney Gambling Control Commission Endorses SiGMA World 2026
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has endorsed SiGMA World 2026, the flagship SiGMA summit to be held in Rome, Italy, from 2 to 5 November.
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Google loses EU court challenge over Italian gambling ads fine
Google has lost its legal challenge against a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed by Italy over gambling advertisements on YouTube.
Google Fined $854K in Italy for 'Illegal Gambling' Ads
Alphabet unit Google has lost a legal case in Europe to avoid paying a substantial fine worth $854,250 tied to the company’s alleged advertising of illegal gambling on YouTube, its video-sharing platform.
NetWin.it partners with Fast Track for CRM and player engagement in
Regulated Italian brand NetWin.it has selected Fast Track's CRM, Rewards and Greco solutions to manage player engagement across its Italian online casino and sports betting operations.
Octoplay Expands Reach in Italian iGaming Market with StarCasino
Octoplay, a prominent supplier of innovative and out-of-the-box online casino games, has expanded its reach in the Italian iGaming market, with the company pursuing growth with StarCasinò, the studio’s third major partnership in the country over the past months.
Italy’s Illegal Gambling Market Grows Despite Advertising Crackdown
Italy’s illegal online gambling market has grown into a €20 billion ($22.5 billion) shadow economy driven increasingly by smartphones, social media, and rapidly replicating “mirror sites”, despite one of Europe’s toughest gambling advertising bans, according to a new report by Data Room Nexus Observ
Polymarket Secures Serie A & Lazio Sponsorship Deals
Despite being blacklisted in Italy, Polymarket secures sponsorship deals with Serie A and Lazio, bypassing the country's gambling sponsorship ban.
Forbes Italia and SiGMA Launch Top 50 Regulated Gaming Italy
Forbes Italia and SiGMA Group have launched the Top 50 Regulated Gaming Italy initiative, aimed at recognizing individuals shaping the future of Italy’s regulated gaming industry.
Formula 1 and Sky Extend Broadcast Partnership
Formula 1 has agreed a new long-standing partnership with Sky as part of a new commercial package spanning the UK, Ireland and Italy.
Lottomatica Grows Market Share Amid Italy's Regulated Betting Shift
Lottomatica's Q1 financials may offer a mirror image of the wider Italian betting market, which continues to adjust to a new regulatory regime adopted in November 2025.