Italy issues rules for physical and online instant-win lotteries from 11 January

Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a regulation covering instant-win lotteries played in person and remotely, due to take effect on 11 January 2026. It sets rules for consumer protection, prize structures, ticket prices, claims, anti-money laundering, payouts, advertising and risk warnings; the Customs and Monopolies Agency will set detailed operating procedures.