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Online Gambling in Italy, Quirino Mancini (Tonucci & Partners) shares insights in an exclusive interview

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Just last week the Italian gaming news agency Agimeg reported that Italy’s gambling regulator had so far received “less than 10 applications” for the new licenses, which cover mostly all gambling activities – sports and race betting, casino, poker, exchange betting, virtual sports, etc.

The licenses cost €200k apiece and are valid through 2022. Applicants must already hold an online gambling license in a European Union member state and boast annual turnover of at least €1.5m over the past two years. If applicants can’t meet these standards, they have to put up an additional €1.5m bank guarantee.

My latest interviewee is among the leading lawyers in Italy. Quirino Mancini is Partner and Global Head of Gaming & Gambling Practice at Tonucci & Partners.

Thank you for accepting this interview. My first question would be what are your expectations from the call for bids from online gaming operators? How will this change the Italian gaming industry?

Quirino: Judging by the first enquiries I have gathered since the announcement of the new licence tender, it would seem that notwithstanding the Italian market is already packed, there still are operators willing to enter it. This applies not only to B2C operators but to B2B ones too, even though unlike, most European regulated markets, the Italian licensing model does not require B2B operators to hold a local licence in order to offer their services, so if the trend is confirmed I reckon the Italian market will be somewhat re-shaped as a result of the advent of the “hybrid” operators (B2C+B2B).

The launch of the bidding process was expected much earlier. What hindered the launch, and does this have any effect on the process of bidding?

Quirino: The only reason for an otherwise inexplicable delay in calling the remote gaming licences tender is the quite populistic and very often ill-informed political pressure, notably across the whole parliamentary board, to restrict the gaming offer. Unfortunately the local gaming industry has so far proven unable to pull their acts together in terms of putting together a consistent, coordinated and effective effort to somehow redress the mounting wave of discredit and bias thrown at operators who are fully legal, legitimate, licensed and do pay taxes in Italy as if instead they were a bunch of offshore-based pirates ripping and abusing the poor Italian consumers.

There are several online gambling licenses which have already entered the Italian iGaming market and now only require the renewal of their licenses. My question is what is your opinion how difficult this process will be for the rest of the applicants?

Quirino: The licence tender process is all but difficult provided the prospective applicants duly meet the eligibility requirements and take timely action filing-wise. The real challenges for them, once licensed, are (i) going live in less than one full year bearing in mind the many technical peculiarities and specificities of the Italian remote gaming model that notably entails a 24/7 connection of the operator’s servers with the central control system ran by the regulator, (ii) having a good product fit and also customised for the local players, and (iii) having a clear vision for an effective and creative marketing strategy.

The delay in the online gaming licensing might have had an effect on the shared online poker liquidity agreement signed by Italy as well. What is your opinion regarding this problem?

Quirino: I believe that when it comes to shared international liquidity, the more newcomer operators join the party, the better it is for the players in terms of creating a sufficiently large pool.

It has recently been announced that Italy will not join the official start of the project. Will you, please share your ideas related to this issue?

Quirino: On 4 March 2018 general elections will be held in Italy. As already mentioned in a previous reply, at this time there definitely is too much focus, bias, propaganda, mis-information and pressure surrounding the gaming business for any sensible politician to want to be seen as the one who facilitated the offer of more gaming services to Italians, and because regulators take instructions and directions from the government and the parliament, you may easily figure out the rest of the story

To meet Quirino in person, make sure you register and attend Prague Gaming Summit 2018, held on the 29th of March at Andel’s by Vienna House Prague.

Interviewee profile:

Quirino Mancini is the global head of the gaming and gambling practice at Tonucci & Partners(www.tonucci.com), a top-ten Italian general practice firm with offices in Rome, Milan, Brescia, Padua, Florence, Tirana, Bucharest and Belgrad.

Quirino is one of the leading Italian gaming and gambling lawyers with a specialist practice of almost 20 years.  He acts for Italian and foreign-based online and land-based companies operating in the Italian gaming market, advising them on legal, licensing, regulatory, day-to-day compliance and any other operational aspects connected to their activities.  He also runs a bespoke matchmaking and business strategy service to provide clients with a customised type of assistance that includes also introduction and facilitation of dealings with the local regulatory authorities, banks as well as scouting and suitability checks on potential business partners.

Quirino is a regular speaker at most international gaming conferences and sits in the editorial board of various sector reviews and magazines.

Co-founder and editor of www.gaminglaw.eu, a pan-European information and commentary portal focusing on legal and regulatory issues under European and national gaming laws.

Secretary and fellow member of the Leadership Committee of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), a worldwide organisation gathering regulators, lawyers and advisors, in-house counsels and educators engaged in the gaming business.  Fellow member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA)

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2024 Gaming in Spain Conference

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The 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference, which is set to take place May 6, 2024, in Madrid, is rapidly approaching.

The 2024 edition of our annual conference is conveniently scheduled one day prior to FIJMA24, Spain’s leading land-based gambling event. Combine two events with one visit!

If you are interested in the latest developments in Spain’s iGaming market, please also consider attending our FREE webinar “Regulatory & market update” on Wednesday, April 3 at 15:00 CET.

For more information on this webinar, please look below.

Gaming in Spain Conference agenda overview

The 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference will feature the following topics & speakers:

  • Regulatory update
    Santiago Asensi, Managing Partner, Asensi Abogados
  • IMGL Masterclass on regulation and compliance
    Santiago Asensi, Managing Partner, Asensi Abogados; Jochen Biewer, Managing Partner, Chevron Group; other speakers TBA
  • Cross-operator deposit limits and other pressing industry issues
    Jorge Hinojosa, DG, Jdigital; other speakers TBA
  • The Spanish iGaming market in numbers
    David Henwood, Director, H2 Gambling Capital
  • Responsible gaming & player protection
    Annika Lindberg, psychologist, academic researcher & author of “The Gambling Addiction Recovery Journal: The Ultimate No Nonsense Guide to Getting off the Ground in Your Recovery;” other speakers TBA.
  • Program intermission: Applying neuroscientific insights to self-improvement for C-level executives
    Kim Mouridsen, Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University

Breakout sessions for Spanish-licensed operators

The 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference will also feature several in-depth technical sessions specifically aimed at Spanish-licensed operators:

  • E-Money for on- and offline gambling
  • Smart training solutions
  • Compliance training
  • Effective compliance management
  • KYC best practices

These sessions are free to attend for all registered conference visitors.

Registration now open

Registration for the 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference is now open.

Don’t wait, register now!

Gaming in Spain Webinar | Regulatory & market update

Despite increasingly strict regulations to protect players – with cross-operator deposit limits now also looming over the market – Spanish-licensed operators have managed to maintain and even increase their overall profitability, figures recently released by the DGOJ show.

Ahead of the 2024 Gaming in Spain Conference, we are organizing a Gaming in Spain webinar to assess the state of the Spanish iGaming market and how to address its current and future challenges.

The Gaming in Spain webinar will take place Wednesday, April 3 at 15:00 CET.

This webinar will feature the following topics and speakers:

  • Regulatory update – Alla Serebrianskaia, Partner, Asensi Abogados
  • The industry’s perspective – Jorge Hinojosa, DG, Jdigital
  • Compliance challenges – Jochen Biewer, Managing Director, Chevron Group

Attending the webinar is free!

 

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HIPTHER’s Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 Boasts All-star Sponsors and Record Registrations

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HIPTHER, leading event organizers for the iGaming and Technology industries, are thrilled to announce that the 2024 edition of their Prague Gaming & TECH Summit has reached an all-time record of registrations and renowned Speakers participations, while being supported by a star-studded lineup of Sponsors from the sectors of iGaming, Compliance, and Web3.

Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 will be the 8th edition of HIPTHER’s boutique conference that stands proudly in the heart of Europe as the pioneering event merging the future of iGaming and Technology. HIPTHER’s guiding principle for 2024,“Via Infinita” – the boundless journey of discovery – set the tone for the conference to reach new heights.

On March 25th, #hipthers will be welcoming more than 250 registered participants and over 90 speakers, sponsored by renowned companies from iGaming, compliance, and technology.

 

Sponsors Spotlight: The Companies Supporting Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024

HIPTHER is proud and humbled to have received increased Sponsorship interest by the gaming and technology ecosystems, gaining the support of innovative and successful companies. The #hipthers are thankful to these amazing sponsors for their invaluable contribution to the Premier iGaming & Tech Event in CEE, the Balkans, and D-A-CH regions:

GR8 Tech – Main Stage Sponsor

GR8 Tech is an International iGaming provider of high-performance Sportsbook and Casino platforms.

Atlas-IAC – Bracelet and Badge Sponsor

Atlas-IAC is a next-generation platform for iGaming operators, built by a team of industry professionals with key development offices in Europe.

SYNOT Games – Lanyards Sponsor

SYNOT Games is an innovative iGaming company crafting visually stunning and highly playable original slots, boasting 130+ titles in several jurisdictions.

NSoft – Pen and Paper Sponsor

NSoft is a B2B software development company specializing in custom software solutions for the iGaming industry.

Endorphina – Party Sponsor of the Endorphina Club 777 Networking Party

Endorphina is a top slot game provider for online casinos, captivating diverse markets by prioritizing player engagement.

Relax Gaming – Wellness & Relaxation Sponsor

Relax Gaming Group simplifies B2B content delivery for modern iGaming companies through a vast portfolio of 1000+ casino games.

Pixpel – Delegates Bag Sponsor

Pixpel.io is a multiplatform specialized to provide all-around services for the Web3 community.

Nordic Gambling – Scandinavian Legal Expertise Sponsor

Nordic Gambling is the only legal firm in the Nordic countries which specialises in gambling related law such as licensing, compliance advice and public affairs.

Gaming in Poland | RM Legal – CEE Legal Expertise Sponsor

Gaming in Poland is the only company in Poland offering multidisciplinary support for gambling industry entities operating in the Polish market.

Institute for Gambling Regulation (IFGR) Czech Republic – Strategic Partner

IFGR is the largest national professional association in the field of gambling, representing 95% of the legal gambling market in the Czech Republic.

Find out more information about the Sponsors at the official Prague Gaming & TECH Summit website

Zoltan Tuendik, Co-founder of organizing company HIPTHER, commented about the record-breaking numbers of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit for 2024:

“As we approach another edition, the Summit continues to embody our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the exploration of future frontiers. It’s a testament to the power of community and the endless possibilities when we come together to shape the future”.

HIPTHER is looking forward to welcoming the distinguished 250+ participants of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit, including top-tier executives, compliance experts, government officials, and thought leaders across iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality, for an extraordinary experience of learning and networking!

There is a limited number of spaces still available – Register Now and Join us in Prague!

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HIPTHER’s Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024 reaches new milestones with record registrations and prominent sponsors

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HIPTHER, a leading event organiser for the iGaming and Technology industries, is proud to announce that the 2024 edition of their Prague Gaming & TECH Summit has achieved record-breaking registrations and secured the support of renowned sponsors from the iGaming, compliance, and Web3 sectors.

The Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2024, the eighth edition of HIPTHER’s boutique conference, stands as the pioneering event in the heart of Europe, merging the future of iGaming and Technology. Guided by the principle ‘Via Infinita’ – the boundless journey of discovery – the conference is set to reach new heights.

On March 25th, #hipthers will welcome more than 250 registered participants and over 90 speakers, sponsored by distinguished companies from iGaming, compliance, and technology.

HIPTHER is honoured to have received increased sponsorship interest from the gaming and technology ecosystems. The #hipthers express their gratitude to GR8 Tech, Atlas-IAC, SYNOT Games, NSoft, Endorphina, Relax Gaming, Pixpel, Nordic Gambling, Gaming in Poland and the Institute for Gambling Regulation in the Czech Repulic for their invaluable contribution to the premier iGaming and tech event in Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Germany, Austria and Switzerland (D-A-CH) regions.

Zoltán Tűndik, Co-founder of HIPTHER, the company behind the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit, said: “As we approach another edition, the Summit continues to embody our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the exploration of future frontiers. It’s a testament to the power of community and the endless possibilities when we come together to shape the future.”

HIPTHER looks forward to welcoming the distinguished 250+ participants of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit, including top-tier executives, compliance experts, government officials, and thought leaders across iGaming, eSports, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality, for an extraordinary experience of learning and networking!

 

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