The document provides an overview of Italy's remote gaming regulations, outlining the necessity for operators to obtain an Italian license to participate in a closed-loop market. It covers the application process, costs associated with the license, and the types of games that can be offered, including sports betting and casino games. Key financial aspects include a one-off license fee and varying tax rates on different gaming activities.

1. Italy's Remote Gaming Regulations
The Legal Background
Giulio Coraggio
DLA Piper Italy
giulio.coraggio@dlapiper.com
Italy Remote Gaming Regulations Webinar
15 November 2010

2. Agenda - 4 Questions…
üWhy do operators need an Italian License?
üHow and when can operators apply for an
Italian License?
üWhat games can operators offer?
üHow much does an Italian license cost?
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3. Why do operators need an Italian License?
ØClosed-Loop Market
vCriminal Santions
vDomain Names Filtering
vNo Liquidity Sharing
vTurnover
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4. How and when can operators apply for an
Italian license?
ØRequirements
üturnover
ülicense/performance bond
ülocation of the company
ØObligations
vtechnical/regulatory
ØOpportunities
vjoint ventures
vban on totems
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5. What games can operators offer?
ØSportsBetting
ØBingo
ØSkill Games
ØPoker Tournaments
ØPoker Cash Games
ØCasino Games
ØNext Games
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6. How much does an Italian license cost?
One-Off License Fee € 350,000
License Fee € 50,000 (1st semester)
2,5% (2nd semester)
profits
Gaming Taxes
vSportsbetting 2%-5%
turnover
vBingo 11%
turnover
vSkill Games 3%
turnover
vPoker Tournaments 3%
turnover
vPoker Cash Games 20%
profits
vCasino Games 20%
profits
vNew Games 20%
profits
Technical Costs ?
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7. Questions & Contacts
Giulio Coraggio
Avvocato and Solicitor of England and Wales
DLA Piper Italy
e-mail: giulio.coraggio@dlapiper.com
tel: +39 02.806181
mob.: +39 334.6881147
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