Regulation Insight
Key Takeaways
  • The Q1 Report from ARJEL reports further declines in poker, emphasizing the need for legislative change.
  • Zero rate income taxes f or Portuguese players have led to rejoicing, and plans by Spanish players to move north of the border when the new laws come into force later this year.
  • The Italian Supreme Court has ordered that cash and poker equipment must be returned to its owners after again determining that live poker tournaments do not qualify as gambling.
  • The final text of the new Portuguese gaming laws is now available.

The Q1 Report from ARJEL reports further declines in poker, emphasizing the need for legislative change. Zero rate income taxes for Portuguese players have led to rejoicing, and plans by Spanish players to move north of the border when the new laws come into force later this year.