Italy is one of the European countries most heavily engaged in poker. Unfortunately, its online poker laws keep its players cut off from the rest of the world. In principle, it could link up with France, Spain, and Portugal’s shared-liquidity market, but the political will seems not to be there. Still, even as a ring-fenced market, it does quite well.
PokerStars has recently rekindled its interest in Italian live poker, partnering with the Italy Series of Poker eight years after discontinuing its Italian Poker Tour.
The Italian Series of Poker (ISOP) has partnered with PokerStars to expand the reach of the ISOP throughout Europe. The… Continue reading Italian Series of Poker Joins Forces With PokerStars, Which Seeks to Reestablish a Live Presence in the Italian Market
There were some significant changes for Italy’s online gaming world recently as the regulatory structure was reshaped in a big… Continue reading Italy Changing Online Gambling Legal Framework
Poker players have plenty of winter and holiday fun to check out in the coming weeks, especially with so much… Continue reading Double the Holiday Fun: PokerStars Launching New Year Series, Winter Series in Southern Europe & Italy
Italy’s Senate has voted in favor of the “Dignity Decree” which includes provisions to ban all gambling advertising absolutely. In… Continue reading Italy Vote To End All Gambling Advertising Will Be Counter-Productive
With effect from July 17, players at PokerStars.it will be restricted to playing a maximum of six cash game tables… Continue reading PokerStars Tests Six-Table Max Cash Game Restriction In Italy
