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Italian MP warns proposed gaming concessions could concentrate the market

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Lega MP Andrea de Bertoldi said a parliamentary response had not addressed his concerns about proposals for Italy’s land-based gaming concessions. He warned that, if industry speculation about the allocation rules proved accurate, the outcome could concentrate the market and threaten businesses and jobs; he called for elected officials to have a stronger role in shaping the reform.

The proposed concession rules could affect market concentration and the position of land-based gaming businesses.

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Italian petition seeks removal of proposed LAN gaming-room rules

A petition in Italy calls for Article 25 of the 2027 budget bill, which would regulate LAN gaming rooms, to be removed. Its promoter, Donato Gallo, says the proposed charges are €1,200 a year per computer or console and €2,000 per simulator; the online petition has passed 3m signatures.

A petition launched by Donato Gallo seeks to remove Article 25, which would regulate LAN gaming rooms, from Italy's 2027 budget bill. The online campaign has attracted support and is linked to a similar petition submitted to the Chamber of Deputies.

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