Luca Giacobbe said Italy’s Legislative Decree 41/2024 advanced responsible-gambling rules for online play but left inconsistencies with land-based gambling. Speaking at a gaming-industry panel, he also pointed to overlapping rules, obligations and authorities.
Operators face different responsible-gambling requirements across online and land-based channels, according to Giacobbe.
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Italy’s land-based gambling reorganisation could be postponed until 2028. Delegated reform authority expires on 29 August 2026, with the report anticipating further extensions for betting, slots, video lottery terminals and bingo.
Italy's reorganisation of land-based gambling remains among the unfinished parts of the fiscal reform, citing an Il Sole 24 Ore analysis. The decree was approved only in 2025 and was expected to generate about €480m in additional revenue, but the land-based network overhaul and concession extensions have seen no significant developments.
Italy's reorganisation of land-based gambling remains unfinished ahead of the 29 August 2026 deadline for implementing the fiscal delegation, citing an analysis in Il Riformista. The online sector has been reshaped through new concessions, stricter operator requirements and stronger controls, while retail venues still face differing regional and municipal rules. The land-based sector generated over €7.5bn in tax revenue in 2025, the analysis said.
Agimeg reported, citing ItaliaOggi, that land-based gambling reform could receive preliminary cabinet approval by 29 August. Deputy finance minister Maurizio Leo continued work while government questions remained unresolved.
Jamma reported, citing ItaliaOggi, that a land-based gambling reform decree could still emerge near the end of the fiscal reform process. The report described continuing disagreement over concessions.