Last July 14, 2018 was an important date for the gambling sector and in particular for the online casino circuit, which operates with regular licenses and permits in our country. That date coincides in fact with the innovations that the Conte Government has made in terms of gaming; in the intentions there is the firm will to harshly fight the phenomenon of gambling addiction and gambling addiction that every year affects an increasingly high number of players in Italy. The Dignity Decree, among the various amendments, provides for some important changes both for physical gaming, such as that of VLT slot machines, and for online gaming. As we have already seen in the past years, online casinos have promoted gaming to be practiced responsibly, following the regulations in force in Europe, starting from a community basis, which sees gaming as entertainment, fun, but above all safety for its users. The biggest news regarding the Dignity Decree, which It also marks the end of the legendary Totocalcio, imposes that from January 2019, XNUMX the ban on gambling advertising begins: this applies to both online betting sites, sports betting, and those specialized in online casinos and poker rooms.
The extension set for January 2019 was motivated by the fact that many contracts had been signed months before the provision: there was no clear intention to cause companies operating in Italy to lose contracts. The point is in fact another, it is about seriously fighting gambling addiction and that type of compulsive player profile, but gambling, if linked to those over 18, remains legal, safe and protected. The data released throughout 2018 demonstrate how online gambling in Italy is a growing phenomenon, which will tend to increase further in the coming years. The Dignity Decree only wants to limit the damage, change the modus operandi of companies that deal with sports betting and live and digital casinos. The choice must necessarily fall on those companies that operate in full legality and safety. Between 2015 and 2018, several sites were banned, effectively entering a special blacklist, which tends to make a clear distinction between safe sites and those where scams or other problems related to gambling that is not certified and regulated at a European level can occur. In terms of operating budget, 2018 saw the shares for gambling grow again online clutter, just as the numbers related to poker tournaments have grown. A sector that has already shown ample room for growth, given that compared to 2017, the month of November of this year closed with a growth margin very close to 10% more than the previous year. For casino games, it was essential to focus on technological innovation, especially given that users tend to favor games that can be played directly on the latest generation smartphones and tablets.
