Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro president Gianni Petrucci called on the Italian government in Milan to allocate part of sports betting revenue to federations. Speaking at the presentation of the 2026/2027 LBA Serie A season, he cited his former approach as CONI president and thanked Sisal for investing in sport.
A government response could affect how sports betting revenue is distributed to federations.
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Lottomatica led Italy’s online betting market in September, reportedly, with a 36.3% share. Player spending reached €106 million, up 44% from the previous month, while turnover rose 20% to €1,312 million; Flutter held 28.1% and bet365 10.6%.
Lottomatica led Italy’s retail sports-betting market in September, reportedly, with a 45.2% share. Turnover reached €500 million, up 14% year on year, while player spending was €59 million, a 17% increase; Flutter held 29.8% and Eurobet 16.4%.
Italy’s Council of State upheld the €100 weekly limit on cash and non-traceable account top-ups at PVR outlets. The court also maintained the prohibition on withdrawals at these shops but overturned a blanket restriction on internet-connected devices.
European Lotteries said its members began work in Milan on a new certification framework linked to updated responsible-gambling standards. About 80 representatives from 46 member lotteries took part in the discussion during the first day of the EL/WLA Sustainability & Responsible Gaming Seminar 2026, which runs from 16 to 18 September.
ADM introduced rules for the Win for Italia Team national pooled-number lottery in a directive dated 7 September 2026. The game, managed by Sisal Italia, is scheduled to begin on 28 September for a two-year trial, with proceeds allocated to funding CONI projects; each combination costs €2.