Google to Pay $854K Fine in Italy Over ‘Illegal Gambling’ Ads
By Dan Whitaker, Casino News Editor
Alphabet unit Google has lost a legal case in Europe and will pay $854,250 in Italy over alleged advertising of illegal gambling on YouTube, the company’s video-sharing platform. The penalty was directly tied to those ads and follows a long-running dispute.
The case dates back four years and was finally resolved after action by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The CJEU’s involvement brought the matter to a conclusion at the EU level.
Players following regulatory developments should note the fine in Italy and the CJEU’s role in resolving the dispute, which centres on responsibility for gambling-related advertising on a major platform.
Player angle: Players should note that European courts are resolving disputes over gambling advertising on major platforms, which could influence how such ads appear online. For the current rankings, see our casino bonuses guide.
Reported by Gambling News.