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Italian Democratic Party MPs question approval of six online instant lotteries

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Italian Democratic Party MPs Stefano Vaccari, Virginio Merola and other party members have asked the economy minister whether the government intends to revoke ADM’s authorisation for six remote-participation instant lotteries. They cited first-quarter 2026 gambling stakes of €45.44 billion, more than 17% above a year earlier, and player spending exceeding €5.7 billion, up 25%.

The parliamentary question puts the authorisation of six online lotteries under scrutiny and seeks a government response.

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ADM issues decrees for three new Italian Christmas instant lotteries

Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency published decrees establishing the instant lotteries Giochi di Natale, Giochi di Natale Super and Giochi di Natale Extra. Ticket prices are €5, €10 and €20 respectively, with first print runs of 30.24 million, 10.56 million and 7.2 million tickets.

Italy's ADM has published the decrees establishing three national instant lotteries: Giochi di Natale, Giochi di Natale Super and Giochi di Natale Extra. The decrees set the ticket price and first print run for each game.

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