Marco Bianchi

Platforms Correspondent

Marco follows ad platforms, automation, AI tooling, and distribution policy. He focuses on the operating consequences of product changes for mobile game teams.

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FTC finalizes COPPA Rule amendments (expanded child-directed factors)

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FTC finalizes COPPA Rule amendments (expanded child-directed factors)

FTC COPPA policy statement on age-verification technology forbearance

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FTC COPPA policy statement on age-verification technology forbearance

UK government announces under-16 social media ban (Spring 2027 target)

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UK government announces under-16 social media ban (Spring 2027 target)

Ofcom Illegal Harms: risk-assessment deadline 16 March 2025; Codes in force 17 March 2025

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Ofcom Illegal Harms: risk-assessment deadline 16 March 2025; Codes in force 17 March 2025

Ofcom Protection of Children: risk assessment due 24 July 2025; Codes in force 25 July 2025

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Ofcom Protection of Children: risk assessment due 24 July 2025; Codes in force 25 July 2025

UK DCMS rapid evidence review of skins gambling published 25 September 2025

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UK DCMS rapid evidence review of skins gambling published 25 September 2025

UK CAP/ASA Enforcement Notice: loot-box disclosure in app-store listings

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UK CAP/ASA Enforcement Notice: loot-box disclosure in app-store listings

Türkiye Law No. 7578: game-platform duties under the Internet Law (in force 1 November 2026)

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Türkiye Law No. 7578: game-platform duties under the Internet Law (in force 1 November 2026)

Thailand MOI committee: in-game loot boxes do not constitute gambling (6 March 2026)

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Thailand MOI committee: in-game loot boxes do not constitute gambling (6 March 2026)

PAGCOR OOH gambling-ad removal: Chambers records 15 August 2025 deadline

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PAGCOR OOH gambling-ad removal: Chambers records 15 August 2025 deadline

PAGCOR B2B accreditation Revision 1 effective 2 October 2025 — marketing providers in scope

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PAGCOR B2B accreditation Revision 1 effective 2 October 2025 — marketing providers in scope

BSP Memorandum M-2025-029: suspend in-app gambling access in payment apps within 48 hours

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BSP Memorandum M-2025-029: suspend in-app gambling access in payment apps within 48 hours