SectorWire
SearchGet the daily briefing
Menu

CNI president warns Italy’s gaming overhaul could threaten local operators

Regulation

Vito Palo, president of CNI, said at Enada 2026 in Rimini that Italy’s planned reorganisation of land-based gaming could put local management businesses at risk. He said differing regional laws and political uncertainty had contributed to small businesses disappearing, and warned that the future framework might not recognise the role of gaming-machine managers.

Changes to the framework could affect the status and viability of businesses managing gaming machines across Italy.

Request a correction

Keep reading

Regulation

CNI urges Italian institutions to consider small businesses in AWP payout debate

The Italian association CNI appealed to institutions to hear small businesses in the amusement-machine sector, according to its note. CNI proposed a 69% payout and 20% PREU for AWP machines, saying this would leave 11% for the supply chain before specified deductions.

The Italian association CNI, which represents amusement-machine rental companies, appealed to institutions to hear the voice of Italian small and medium-sized businesses. According to a note from the association, CNI proposes raising the payout of the machines to 69%.

Continue reading