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composed of five members, of whom at least the chairman and two members should be selected from among highly qualified professionals, including retired judges or State lawyers, and the other members selected from among top public officials employed by the Agency (Italian regulator). The commission will operate under the Agency (Italian regulator), which will provide secretarial services and the remuneration of the members of the commission shall be established by the Agency by ministerial decree. As for the prevention of problem gambling, the Decree states that public concessionaires should promote, communicate and disseminate messages with social responsibility only, aimed at creating a safe and responsible gaming environment for the protection of consumers, in particular the most vulnerable group. They must also apply their company logo and branding to these social marketing materials.
Under the terms of the Decree, the concessionaire will also have to invest annually a sum equal to 0.2 percent of its net gaming revenues (not exceeding €1,000,000.00 per year) in information campaigns or responsible communication initiatives on problem gaming related issues, defined annually by a government commission, after consulting the Italian Observatory for the fight against problem gambling and the phenomenon of serious addiction created by the Italian Ministry of Health. Another very interesting initiative, which is prescribed by the Decree, is the institution of the “Permanent Council of Authorized Public Games in Italy”. This body will have a mandate to monitor the progress of public gaming activities, including preventing and fighting any illegal and/ or unauthorized gaming initiatives, their effects on the health of the players, as well as proposing to the Government suitable measures and programming to combat problem gambling.
LUDOVICO CALVI Honorary President, United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport (ULIS)
He may be contacted at ludovico.calvi@ulis.org
Draft decree will be on the agenda at the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference
The Italian Gaming Expo & Conference, IGE, is a highly anticipated event. The Italian Gaming market is one of the most prominent, but the industry has never had the opportunity to come together, discuss the evolving regulatory landscape and exchange views and information on best practices. IGE will bring together the Italian gaming regulator with top decision-makers and experts in the market. They will share their views on the evolving regulatory framework, key success factors for Italian operations and innovations in the development of gaming products and services, as well as anticipating a new era for the regulated digital and retail gaming market.. Given a heightened focus on responsible gambling, industry stakeholders will also address issues of transparency, fairness, and player protection in a changing marketplace. Compliance solutions and technologies aimed at addressing regulatory requirements and mitigating risks will be showcased, underscoring the industry’s commitment to upholding integrity and ethical standards. The presence of prominent regulatory bodies including the Italian gaming regulator ADM is confirmed as a testament to
the commitment of all stakeholders and resilience of the gaming industry in times of challenge and opportunity. Attendees will be able to connect with peers, explore potential partnerships and gain insights from thought-leaders through a range of networking events, workshops and seminars. From financial institutions seeking investment opportunities to established companies scouting for innovation partners, the event will be a platform for meaningful connections and collective progress within the Italian gaming ecosystem. IGE will look at the future of the gaming industry in Italy and beyond: a future, which must be fully sustainable. This is indeed the challenge for all stakeholders in the process of reforming the gaming sector. Italy is home to many of the most innovative companies in the industry and a great number of these will be showcased at the Expo making it the ideal meeting place for all those with a stake in the future of Italian gaming. For full details and registration see our advert on pXXX or visit www.italiangamingexpo.com
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