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Italian Senate committee rejects proposed five-point gaming tax increase

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Italy’s Senate Finance and Treasury Commission rejected an amendment by senators Magni, De Cristofaro and Cucchi to raise the single tax rate on specified games by five percentage points. The proposal would have directed the additional revenue to the National Fund for Pathological Addictions; the bill was due for Senate consideration the following day, according to the report.

The rejected proposal would have increased tax costs for operators offering the specified games if enacted.

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SAPAR plans ADM talks on VLT management and proposed PREU increase

SAPAR was due to meet Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and other gambling associations on 30 October to discuss VLT management and a proposed one-percentage-point increase in PREU for slots and VLTs. SAPAR said the tax rise could pressure smaller and medium-sized businesses, reduce investment and machine numbers, and risk business closures.

A meeting between the main trade associations and ADM's leadership was set to take place at the customs and monopolies agency's headquarters. SAPAR was to be represented by its president Sergio D'Angelo, and Acadi, Acmi, Agic and As.Tro were also expected at the meeting.

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