Italy extends gambling prohibition

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has extended the suspension of gaming activities in the country until April 6.

The news was delivered this week in a new draft decree, reports Italian gaming news medium GiocoNews.

The decree said that all activities in arcades, betting rooms, bingo halls and casinos are suspended, along with those of theme parks.

The regulation will come into force on March 6 when the provisions of the previous decree expire.