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ADM official calls for structural reform of Italy’s horse-racing sector

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ADM official Antonio Giuliani called for a broader reform of Italy’s horse-racing sector during a discussion at the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference in Rome. He said fixed-odds horse-racing bets rose 5%, with activity in the first quarter of 2026 up 20% from the same period in 2025, but argued that betting growth alone would not resolve structural problems.

Changes to horse-racing rules and products could affect betting operators and the sector’s funding model.

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