EMEA , Legal
March 15, 2024

X Faces €1.35M Fine Over Italian Gambling Ad Breaches

X’s €1.35 Million Fine: A Critical Look at Italy’s Stance on Gambling Ads and Social Media Compliance In a landmark decision, X, formerly known as Twitter, finds itself at the center of regulatory scrutiny in Italy, incurring a hefty €1.35 million fine for breaching the nation’s stringent gambling advertisement ban. Italy’s Autorità per le Garanzie […]

Daily News , EMEA , Regulation
December 14, 2023

AGCOM Fines Google and Twitch for Violating Italy’s Gambling Ad Ban

AGCOM, the Italian media and communications regulator, has levied substantial fines against tech giants Google and Twitch for violating Italy’s stringent ban on gambling ads. Google Ireland faces a €2.25 million penalty, while Twitch Interactive Germany is fined €900,000, marking a decisive action by AGCOM against breaches of the nation’s gambling advertising regulations. Major crackdown […]