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Canadian sports commission urges review of betting tax revenue for sport

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The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released findings this week urging the federal government to explore using sports betting tax revenue to fund national sport. The commission warned that such funding could raise integrity risks, including match-fixing, and called for safeguards; it did not propose a binding rule. The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee supported the proposal during consultation.

A federal review could affect how betting tax revenue is allocated and what safeguards sports organisations may need.

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ACMI urges impact review of 2027 budget gambling taxes on AWP and VLT operators

ACMI has asked Italy's government and parliament to assess the impact of public gambling measures in the 2027 budget law on supply-chain margins, company investment capacity and the competitiveness of AWP and VLT machines. The association proposed an institutional discussion involving ADM and industry representatives to link revenue decisions to innovation and player protection. ACMI president Gennaro Parlati said revenue sustainability also depends on the strength of the legal network and its companies.

ACMI has asked Italy's government and parliament to accompany public gambling measures in the 2027 budget law with an assessment of their impact on supply-chain margins, companies' investment capacity and the competitiveness of AWP and VLT machines. The association proposed an institutional discussion to link revenue decisions to a path of innovation and player protection.

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