Sluggish liberalization Italian gambling market

23-07-2010

The long awaited liberalization of the offline and online gambling market in Italia has gained a lot of media attention. The opening of the Italian gambling market started after the new laws were enacted. Both land and online betting parlors instantly received Italian bookmaker licenses. Licensed gambling companies immediately started their activities in order to ascertain a good starting position.

Sluggish liberalization

Italian policy makers put a brake on the liberalization process after online casinos entered the Italian market in large numbers. Online poker is set to be liberated but Italian regulators have slowed down the licensing process. It could take years before online gambling sites are fully licensed and regulated in Italia.

Italian gambling market

Many European companies have been focusing on the online gambling market due to its lucrative potential. However, the Italian licensors are less willing to fully liberate the Italian online casino market. Inspired Gaming Group was delighted to sign a deal with Italian AWP. This deal enables Inspired to introduce a version of the winning Magic Dreams Double Draw Poker.

Online slot machines

A lot of poker websites and online casinos are keen to enter the Italian market. Inspired is delighted with the possibilities to profit from the Italian gambling action. A lot of elbowing is taking place due to websites seeking the limited number of slot machines that are in fact feasible.