{"id":19265,"date":"2026-10-15T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=19265"},"modified":"2026-10-14T21:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T02:22:29","slug":"italy-seeks-additional-e1-billion-from-gambling-industry-for-2027","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/italy-seeks-additional-e1-billion-from-gambling-industry-for-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy seeks additional \u20ac1 billion from gambling industry for 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rome, October 14, 2026.<\/strong> The government of <strong>Giorgia Meloni<\/strong> is considering raising an additional <strong>\u20ac1 billion from the gambling industry during 2027 and 2028<\/strong> through tax adjustments, higher concession fees, and a potential early tender for the <strong>Gratta e Vinci<\/strong> instant lottery. The proposals form part of preparations for Italy&#8217;s 2027 budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/italy-mandates-72-hour-response-to-online-gambling-complaints-from-september\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&#8211; Italy mandates 72-hour response to online gambling complaints from September<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/ADS-MVE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16352\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/ADS-MVE.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/ADS-MVE-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF)<\/strong>, headed by <strong>Giancarlo Giorgetti<\/strong>, is examining new audits of online gambling concessions, accounting controls covering winnings and withdrawals, and higher fees for extending existing licences. Deputy Minister <strong>Maurizio Leo<\/strong> is involved in the fiscal negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19269\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4836272040302267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133.png 953w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133-767x517.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mario Lollobrigida<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM)<\/strong>, led by <strong>Roberto Alesse<\/strong>, oversees the gambling market through its Gaming Directorate, headed by <strong>Mario Lollobrigida<\/strong>. The restructuring of land-based gaming includes possible concession extensions until <strong>2029<\/strong>, potentially generating between <strong>\u20ac200 million and \u20ac250 million annually<\/strong>, according to industry estimates. Current reference fees include <strong>\u20ac120 per AWP slot machine, \u20ac4,000 per VLT terminal, and \u20ac9,500 per betting agency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19270\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133.png 902w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/image-133-767x494.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Roberto Alesse<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/declining-gaming-tax-revenue-forces-italy-to-rethink-its-betting-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&#8211; Declining Gaming Tax Revenue Forces Italy to Rethink Its Betting Market<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another option involves bringing forward the <strong>Gratta e Vinci<\/strong> tender to <strong>2027<\/strong>. The instant lottery is operated by <strong>Lotterie Nazionali<\/strong>, associated with <strong>Brightstar Lottery, Scientific Games, and Arianna 2001<\/strong>. Its concession expires on <strong>September 30, 2028<\/strong>, and a new award could be worth <strong>\u20ac1 billion<\/strong>. For context, the 2017 concession extension cost <strong>\u20ac800 million<\/strong>. Furthermore, the online gambling licensing process attracted <strong>52 applications from 46 companies<\/strong> in 2025, with concessions priced at <strong>\u20ac7 million for nine years<\/strong>, representing a combined value of approximately <strong>\u20ac365 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Italy currently applies tax rates of <strong>24.5% on online sports betting, 25.5% on online casinos, and 20.5% on land-based betting<\/strong>, with no new rates approved. The government is examining these measures as part of a broader <strong>\u20ac7 billion to \u20ac8 billion fiscal programme<\/strong>, while Parliament is expected to receive the draft budget around <strong>October 28<\/strong>. The proposed lottery tender and increased concession fees remain subject to approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rome, October 14, 2026. The government of Giorgia Meloni is considering raising an additional \u20ac1 billion from the gambling industry during 2027 and 2028 through tax adjustments, higher concession fees, and a potential early tender for the Gratta e Vinci instant lottery. 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