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Italian Democratic Party deputies propose changes to land-based gambling rules

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Democratic Party deputies Stefano Vaccari and Virginio Merola presented a motion on public gambling in Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, according to the report. The motion calls for uniform rules on distances from sensitive sites, operating hours and venue distribution while retaining protections already introduced by regional and local authorities. It cites €164.6 billion in total gambling turnover in 2025.

The motion could affect rules governing the location and operation of land-based gambling venues in Italy.

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