Italian bill proposes 2% sports betting levy to fund football clubs
A bill introduced by Italian MP Paolo Marcheschi proposes a 2% levy on betting turnover from events organised by the FIGC. The bill estimates annual revenue of about €230m for Italian football clubs; Equita analysts said the proposal would redistribute existing state revenue without directly increasing concessionaires’ costs.
The proposed levy would redirect betting turnover revenue to football clubs; Equita says concessionaires’ direct costs would not rise.