Italy’s FIT published an application form for retailers seeking a Lotto outlet after ADM halved the average municipal takings figure used to determine outlet allocations. Applications are due by 1 March; retailers already on allocation lists do not need to apply again.
The revised threshold and deadline affect retailers seeking to join the Lotto outlet allocation process.
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Allwyn announced plans to introduce Powerball in the UK and change the Lotto draw format, with the Lotto changes subject to regulatory approval. The proposed format would add a second round to Wednesday and Saturday draws, while Powerball tickets would cost GBP 4 per line and the launch is expected in summer; Allwyn has not confirmed a date.
Reportedly, Some online gambling advertisers can now apply for Google Ads certification through their advertising accounts. The procedure uses a dedicated authorisation-management section introduced in October.
Italy’s ADM said operators with existing authorisations do not need to renew platform certifications due between 1 October and 31 December 2026. The clarification follows an earlier exemption from periodic platform compliance checks for the first half of 2027; other certification and verification duties remain in place.
Italy's ADM has waived online gambling platform certification renewals due from 1 October to 31 December 2026 for authorisations already issued.
IIDEA has called for Article 25 of Italy’s 2027 budget bill, which would introduce authorisation, oversight and tax rules for LAN venues, to be removed. The video games industry association argues that the proposed framework would extend beyond taxation and says the bill’s estimates of 200 venues in 2027 and 2,300 in 2028 contrast with its estimate of about 70 currently operating.
Italy's 2027 budget bill would introduce authorisation, oversight and tax rules for LAN venues, prompting video games industry association IIDEA to call for Article 25 to be removed.
Italy’s 2027 budget bill would allow instant receipt-lottery prizes below €3,000 to be paid on presentation of the winning ticket without identifying the recipient. An opinion column contrasts the proposal with rules requiring identification and transaction records for cash or other restricted-value deposits through online gambling recharge points, while noting that the activities have different purposes.
Instant receipt-lottery prizes below €3,000 could be paid upon presentation of the winning ticket without identifying the winner under Italy's budget bill, an opinion column on an Italian gambling industry site said.