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Italy’s government is reported to be seeking more than €900 million a year from the gaming sector in its 2027-2029 budget plan. Reported measures include a 1% increase in the Preu tax on slot machines and VLTs, three-year extensions for several concessions at higher cost, and a possible fifth Lotto draw.

Italy's government is reported to be seeking more than €900m a year in additional revenue from the gaming sector under its 2027-2029 budget plan. The measures are reported to include a 1% increase in the Preu tax on slot machines and VLTs. They also include three-year extensions of concessions for machines, betting and bingo at higher cost, among them the concession for scratchcards. The reported package exceeds the €718m indicated in the budget planning document sent to Brussels and to the chambers of parliament. A fifth Lotto draw is also reported to be under consideration.