Italy bans gaming systems in public places

iGaming Business – The Italian Parliament has approved a motion that instructs the Government to issue a 12-month ban for both online gaming and land-based gaming systems located in a public place. According to Giulio Coraggio of DLA Piper Italy, despite the motion being approved, the country’s Ministry of Finance immediately issued a statement that said any such motion is inapplicable and would create problems. The Ministry cited a number of consequences that the State may have to deal with if it were to be put in place. More than 200 operators have obtained a nine-year licence in the country….