Location: Italy
GeoComply to partner with Italy’s Snaitech Group
Vancouver-based GeoComply has announced a partnership with Snaitech S.p.A., the Italian sports betting operator, as it expands its European... more
Flutter may put in joint €1bn-plus bid for Italian lottery contract
Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment is actively considering submitting a bid to run Italy’s main lottery license, after authorities... more
Italy welcomes launch of new online gambling regime
Italy has officially launched a new licensing regime for online gambling concessions, completing phase-1 of the government’s reorganization... more
Reports: Tilman Fertitta is likely pick for ambassador to Italy
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta, owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, is expected to be Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy,... more
New lottery-only focus bolsters IGT’s rating
Fitch Ratings placed a BB+ ranking on International Game Technology (IGT) and on IGT Lottery Holdings. The move was a reaction to the $4... more
Stake to pay €7m fee and refresh Idealbet in Italy
Stake (Stake.com) has marked out its intent to become a leading player in Italy’s reorganised online gambling market in 2025. The statement... more
Flutter Entertainment’s first stock buyback highlights Q3 earnings call
Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment, hailed an “excellent” third quarter in a November 12 earnings call. He also took the occasion... more
Lottomatica’s online Italian market share hits record 30% in Q3
Lottomatica Group’s Italian online market share across all verticals climbed to 29.9% in Q3 2024, up 1.7% from 2023. The Italian lottery... more
Flutter buys Snaitech for US$2.6 billion in major acquisition
Moving into Italy in a big way, Flutter Entertainment bought igaming firm Snaitech on September 16 for €2.3 billion (US$2.6 billion). The... more
Soccer player Sandro Tonali took comfort helping problem gamblers during 10-month ban
Newcastle and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali says he took comfort helping other problem gamblers tackle their issues during his 10-month... more


