Italy: AGCOM investigation into Twitch's compliance with gambling ads ban
Progress
Current status
in force
05 Dec 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in AGCOM investigation into Twitch's compliance with gambling ads ban
On 5 December 2023, the Italian Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) issued a EUR 900'000 fine against Twitch for violations of a gambling advertising ban, per art. 9 of “Decreto Dignità”. Twitch was found to have hosted and promoted cont…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body