Gaming opportunities have expanded in recent years to the point where this sector now offers some of the most attractive business prospects in Italy. As a result of the increasing liberalization of the sector and the pace of technological evolution, the quantity and complexity of legislation in this sector has greatly increased.

Our firm was among the first to deal with gaming and betting on convergent platforms and other forms of gaming, including participation and phone-in television.

We advise on all commercial aspects of the gaming and betting industry. For example: 

• advice on the regulatory framework for online games and betting, including casino games and cash poker
• “Casual games”
• advice on regulatory and corporate issues in connection with the acquisition of Italian online gaming licenses
• phone-in television
• prize draws and sweepstakes
• drafting and negotiating network agreements for the management of gaming platforms
• advice in connection with lobbying activities before the European Commission in connection with Italian gaming legislation
• prize contests on television and the Internet and through premium-rate telephone services
• advice on regulatory issues in connection with the prospective acquisition of an Italian online betting company