With Resolution No. 85/26/CONS, AGCOM defines the boundaries of communication on the prevention of pathological gambling, implementing Article 15 of Legislative Decree No. 41/2024.
On Spot and Web, an article by Ilaria Sgrilli and Antonella Terranova examines in depth the seven pillars of the new framework, set within a layered regulatory landscape.
For years, the Dignity Decree (Decree-Law No. 87/2018) imposed an almost total ban on advertising, sponsorships, and even indirect forms of communication.
With Legislative Decree No. 41/2024, however, the legislator has opened up a specific space for informational and awareness-raising campaigns. Within this context, the AGCOM Resolution sets out the criteria to distinguish between prevention communication and commercial promotion.
What are the new margins for maneuver, and what are the main critical issues for licensees during the implementation phase?