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De Pasquale says Italy’s land-based gambling reform lacks a timetable

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Avviso Pubblico’s Marco De Pasquale said uncertainty over Italy’s gambling rules burdens regional and local authorities, while the national reform of land-based gambling still lacks a clear approval timetable. He noted that the online sector was reorganised by a 2024 decree and that the legislative delegation for the broader reform runs until 29 August 2026; AGCOM is also consulting on guidance for responsible-gambling messages carrying concessionaires’ brands.

Operators and local authorities lack clarity on the national rules that will govern land-based gambling.

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