By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Today reported that the EU court said Google could face liability where commercial review gives it knowledge of gambling-promoting content. Italian judges must confirm the application, and Google said it was reviewing the ruling.
The ruling makes hosting immunity dependent on the platform’s role and knowledge.
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The transmission brings the AGCOM–Google gambling advertising ruling before Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate.
The commissioner’s interpretation links platform responsibility to gambling advertising oversight.
Operators can provide feedback as AGCOM prepares stricter rules amid concerns about promotional activity on operator-linked information sites.
The proposed guidance and consultation could affect how operators communicate about gambling and how platforms identify illegal promotion.
The unsuccessful challenge leaves Google facing the advertising penalty.
Operators can submit input before the inquiry concludes, shaping guidelines for centralised rights sales through 2030/31.