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Italian basketball federation seeks betting revenue share and sponsorship-rule changes

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An opinion column on an Italian betting industry site said FIP president Gianni Petrucci had called for a share of sports betting revenue, repeal of the sponsorship ban under the Decreto Dignità, restoration of the Decreto Crescita and a tax credit for sport. The columnist cited 2025 public gambling turnover above €165bn and tax receipts of €11.4bn, while arguing that betting-market figures and tax rates complicate the case for an additional levy.

The proposals could affect betting-sector tax burdens and the rules governing gambling sponsorships in Italy.

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