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European Commission examines complaint over Italy’s numerical lottery rules

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The European Commission has opened an examination of a complaint concerning Italy’s Lotto, SuperEnalotto and 10eLotto games, according to a report published on 30 April 2026. The complaint questions whether technical rules were notified under EU Directive 2015/1535; the Commission’s inquiry could lead to a formal exchange with Italian authorities.

The inquiry could prompt scrutiny of notification requirements for technical rules governing Italy’s numerical games.

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ADM cancels two tax assessments over illegal gambling devices in Calabria

Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) cancelled two tax assessments concerning alleged irregular gaming machines at a business in Isola di Capo Rizzuto. ADM said it had failed to address the recipients’ submissions as required by the prior-hearing rules; one assessment included €176,040 in tax, about €31,967 in interest and a €251,737 fine. The cancellation addressed procedure and did not decide whether the machines or alleged violations were unlawful.

Italy's Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has cancelled two tax assessment notices concerning the alleged presence of irregular gaming machines at a business in Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone. The cancellation rests on the failure to apply the prior-hearing provisions of Article 6-bis of the Taxpayer Rights Statute.

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