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Acadi councillor urges regulator to reconsider gambling limits and venue rules

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At the Acadi 2025 Forum in Rome, Acadi councillor Giovanni Kessler argued that time limits and distance rules do not improve gambling safety and may have negative effects. He said proposed technology-based safeguards for gaming machines require regulatory support that is not yet in place, and called for the regulator and government to enable a change in approach.

Kessler’s comments concern potential changes to safeguards and regulatory requirements for gaming-machine operators.

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Italy’s budget bill proposes ADM oversight and taxes for LAN gaming halls

Italy’s 2027 budget bill would place LAN gaming halls under ADM authorisation and taxation, while banning betting on site. It would require at least 20 stations and tax each on deemed annual income of €15,000, or €25,000 for large simulators; IIDEA has asked for the provision’s withdrawal, citing disproportionate costs. The bill is before the Chamber of Deputies, with amendments due 17 November.

Italy’s 2027 budget bill would reportedly bring LAN gaming halls under ADM licensing and taxation. The bill would ban betting at the venues, which offer no cash prizes.

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