Ep 463: Italian authorities to review sponsorship ban & tax audit rocks Romanian gambling

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, joins Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, to delve into recent breaking news from Italy and Romania.

In Italy, the Senate is reviewing the Dignity Decree, which has imposed a ban on gambling sponsorships for six years, leading to significant financial losses for Italian football. Ted and Viktor discuss the potential for the new sponsorship code to revitalise the sector and consider the impact of the revenue from gambling sponsorships on Italian football.

Meanwhile, in Romania, an audit revealed systemic failures within the National Office for Gambling, prompting calls for a criminal investigation. The conversation touches on how the implications of these findings could reshape the gambling landscape in Romania and impact the broader European market, as well as consider how the Romanian government will respond to the audit. 

To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/02/26/italy-football-betting-ban/ 

- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2025/02/25/romania-onjn-tax-ccr/  

Host: Viktor Kayed

Guests: Ted Menmuir

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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