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CNEL estimates €880.51m from gaming measures in Italy's 2027 draft budget

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A CNEL memorandum submitted to parliamentary budget committees on 12 November estimated that Italy's draft 2027–29 budget would raise €880.51m from gaming and concession provisions in 2027, falling to €776.63m in 2028. The estimate includes taxes, fees, concession payments and state revenue, not only taxes on winnings or stakes.

The estimate shows operators that the proposed gaming measures include concession payments and state revenue as well as taxes.

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Rodolfo Lena criticises Italy budget measures on slots and lotteries

Rodolfo Lena, vice-president of the Lazio Regional Council’s health and social policy commission, criticised gambling measures in Italy’s budget law. The proposals would double maximum slot stakes and winnings and introduce a fifth weekly Lotto and SuperEnalotto draw; Lena cited €17.45bn in gambling volume and €2.14bn in net losses in Lazio during 2025.

Rodolfo Lena, vice-president of the Lazio Regional Council’s health and social policy commission, has criticised gambling measures in Italy’s budget law. The proposals would double maximum slot stakes and winnings and introduce a fifth weekly draw for Lotto and SuperEnalotto. Lena said state gambling revenue comes at a cost to families and increases social and healthcare costs.

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