Italy’s 2027 budget bill raises slot taxes and doubles maximum stakes
Operators face higher proposed taxes on physical gaming machines while AWP stake and prize ceilings would rise.
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Italy’s 2027 budget bill includes gambling among funding sources, Kogem partner says
Operators may need to assess proposed tax and concession changes once the budget bill specifies its measures.
Italy’s 2027 budget bill may include gaming-sector contributions, Kogem says
Potential tax and concession changes could affect costs and commercial conditions across Italy’s licensed gaming supply chain.
Italy's cabinet approves 2027 budget bill with €700m from gaming sector
The proposed €700 million contribution could affect the gaming sector if Parliament approves the budget bill.
Meloni says gaming sector will contribute €700m to Italy’s 2027 budget
The proposed contribution signals a €700m burden for the Italian gaming sector under the 2027 budget.
Salvini says Italy’s 2027 budget reaches cabinet as gaming measures remain uncertain
Operators face possible tax and concession changes, but the reported measures are not confirmed in the budget.
Italian government plans to present 2027 budget bill on 28 October
The projected gaming-sector contribution gives operators and investors a stated measure of the sector’s expected role in the 2027 budget.
Italy’s cabinet prepares 2027 budget with €700m in expected gaming revenue
Operators may face new fiscal or concession measures as the government develops the budget’s gaming revenue plans.
Italian government delays 2027 budget meeting as gambling sector faces €718m contribution
The projected contribution puts public gambling revenues within Italy’s 2027 budget planning.
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Italy’s government sends Remo Chiodi appointment notice to parliament
The appointment concerns the government department responsible for horse racing in Italy.
Italian government takes 2027 budget bill to cabinet with €718m gaming estimate
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over which gaming segments may fund the projected contribution and how it will be collected.
Italy’s cabinet is due to consider 2027 budget with gaming measures unresolved
Operators face uncertainty over potential tax changes and concession extensions as the government works towards its gaming revenue targets.
Mali proposes FCFA54.4bn sports betting tax revenue for 2027
The draft sets a proposed betting-tax target and outlines changes that could affect operators if adopted.
Italy delays 2027 budget bill approval as government seeks fiscal flexibility
The proposed gaming-sector contribution could affect gambling businesses if included in Italy’s budget measures.
Hungary parliament approves measures curbing SZTFH gambling oversight
The changes would remove SZTFH approval from concession tenders, shifting licensing oversight toward the government and altering how operators face concession awards, changes and terminations.
DGOJ joins Gaming in Spain 2026 conference on online gambling regulation
The joint deposit limit changes how deposit limits apply to players with accounts at multiple online operators.
DGOJ discusses online gambling regulation at Gaming in Spain Conference 2026
The DGOJ-managed system sets a shared deposit limit across a person’s accounts with different online gambling operators.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
European horse racing stakeholders challenge potential EU-wide gambling tax
Horse racing stakeholders are engaging Irish ministers to oppose a potential EU-wide gambling tax.
Lords committee urges UK gambling advertising ban
The proposed ban could change how licensed gambling operators advertise in the UK.
Spain adds four Liga F matches to La Quiniela betting coupon
The change adds women's league fixtures to the state betting game and allocates Liga F a share of its revenue.
Appointment
PlayCity head Novikov pursues data-driven regulation of Ukrainian gambling
Novikov's data-driven approach will shape oversight of Ukraine's gambling sector, which the Council of Ministers deems an economic and security threat.
Italy removes land-based gambling reorganisation from remaining policy agenda
Removing the Reorganisation Decree from the 2026 agenda delays Italy's planned land-based gambling restructuring.
Mozambique cabinet approves online gambling regulation
Operators and suppliers eyeing Mozambique now face a defined online licensing and compliance regime rather than the previous legal gap.
Mozambique approves dedicated online gambling licensing framework
A separate online licensing system changes compliance requirements for operators in Mozambique.
Appointment
Senegal appoints Abdourahmane Baldé as national lottery director general
The leadership change places Baldé in charge of LONASE after Manga reported substantial profits and state revenue contributions.