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Italian lawmaker proposes age checks and gaming restrictions for minors online

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Stefano Vaccari, a Democratic Party deputy, presented a bill to Italy's Chamber of Deputies proposing tighter rules for minors' access to digital platforms, social networks and online games. The proposal would generally bar under-16s from interactive platforms and restrict access to gambling-like features, with parental-consent exceptions for some users aged 14 to 16.

If enacted, the proposal's age and gaming-feature restrictions would affect digital platforms and games available to minors in Italy.

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Stefano Vaccari criticises proposed gambling measures in Italy’s 2027 budget

Italian MP Stefano Vaccari criticised possible gambling measures in the 2027 budget, according to his statement. He cited potential higher levies on slot machines and VLTs, costly concession extensions, a fifth Lotto draw and three proposed scratchcards priced at €5, €10 and €20.

Italy's 2027 budget would raise revenue from gambling through higher levies on slot machines and VLTs, costly extensions of concessions and even a fifth Lotto draw, according to Stefano Vaccari, a Democratic Party deputy and a secretary of the Chamber's presidency. Three new scratchcards priced at €5, €10 and €20 are also planned, he said.

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