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ACADI president criticises Italy budget measures affecting retail gaming

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ACADI president Geronimo Cardia said Italy’s budget measures would raise costs for land-based gaming operators, including a one-percentage-point increase in PREU and a 25% rise in extension costs. He contrasted the treatment of retail gaming with online gaming and said the measures could shift demand towards online channels; these were his assessments at a SiGMA World panel on 4 November.

The measures Cardia described could affect retail operators’ costs and competition with online gaming.

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Italy retail gambling groups seek interim measures as concessions near expiry

Reportedly, Italian retail gambling associations are calling for temporary support measures before concessions covering betting, bingo, amusement with prizes and video lottery terminals expire on 31 December 2026. A reform decree meant to set the framework for new tenders was shelved after missing the government's 29 August deadline. AGSI wants a government-industry consultation forum to begin drafting tender requirements now.

Retail gambling associations in Italy are seeking interim support measures for land-based businesses before concessions covering betting, bingo, amusement with prizes and video lottery terminals expire on 31 December 2026. The groups are still waiting for a reform of the retail market that has been promised for some time.

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