Betfair weighs its Italian future as decision is expected by February 2027
Licences & markets1 min read
Betfair is reportedly discussing its next steps in Italy with the regulator, while continuing to offer gambling services in the country. Sources cited by a sports-trading specialist say the company will not close its Italian site in 2026 and expects to decide on its future presence in the first months of 2027, probably by February.
Betfair is in contact with Italy's regulator about its next steps, company sources said, as it considers its future in the country. The operator continues to offer gambling services in Italy.
Gianluca Landi, founder of bettingexchange.net, said information from sources inside Betfair and its developer team indicated that the Italian site would not close in 2026. A decision on its Italian presence is expected in the first months of 2027, probably by February, Landi said.
Betfair previously announced the suspension of its affiliate programme from 31 October. Expected regulatory changes reportedly prompted the decision because they would have made its Italian betting exchange commercially unsustainable. Betfair is part of Flutter Entertainment.