Quirino Mancini, co-founder and executive committee member of IMGL, said at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon that Italy's land-based gaming reorganisation remains dependent on a political decision. He said central authorities could set common criteria while regions implement them, but that the framework remains unfinished.
Operators need clarity on whether and how Italy will reorganise its land-based gaming network.
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Italy's government reached 29 August 2026 without approving the delegated decree to reorganise land-based public gambling, according to the report. The online sector has received new rules, but retail betting, gaming machines, bingo halls and other physical venues remain under fragmented rules and extensions. The article says a new legislative basis would be needed to restart the reform and notes that several concession periods expire on 31 December 2026.
Italy has removed a planned overhaul of its land-based gambling sector from this year's government agenda. The outlet reported that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office rejected the draft reform decree last week, leaving operators facing uncertainty over retail betting and gaming regulation.
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.
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.