Italy’s upcoming tender for online gambling licenses has been postponed, with the European Commission (EC) extending the standstill period to November 18 following objections from Malta. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) raised concerns that the new framework could impose excessive compliance barriers on B2B operators, specifically platform and system providers, which might hinder cross-border business operations within the EU’s single market.
The MGA argues that Italy’s new requirements for B2B companies, like additional technical checks and compliance measures, could duplicate regulations that operators already adhere to in other EU states. In a statement to the EC, the MGA warned, “Member States should recognise that B2B operators may already hold licenses in other Member States and may be subject to myriad requirements and checks, which could easily be mutually recognised if a cooperation framework is set up for this purpose.” According to the MGA, these extra compliance demands could restrict B2B operators’ freedom of establishment and service provision within the EU.
.png){kind=logo}
