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Italy plans recurring gaming measures in 2027 budget, with revenue linked to GDP

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Italy’s government included gaming measures among the sources financing its 2027 budget, according to the draft budgetary plan approved by the Council of Ministers. The plan estimates their effect at 0.03% of GDP in both 2027 and 2028, falling to 0.02% in 2029, but gives no euro amount or detail on the measures.

Operators may face recurring fiscal or regulatory measures, although the plan does not specify their form.

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Italian lawmaker calls for changes to budget measures affecting gambling firms

Forza Italia lawmaker Mauro D’Attis called for changes to Italy’s budget measures during a panel at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit in Rome on 3 November 2026. He argued that tax policy should protect gambling businesses and employment, and said excessive restrictions could shift activity towards illegal operators. D’Attis also acknowledged the need to address problem gambling and promote responsible behaviour.

Mauro D’Attis, a Forza Italia deputy on the budget committee and vice-president of the parliamentary anti-mafia commission, spoke at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit in Rome, the site reported on 3 November 2026. He said he would examine how to apply corrective measures to the budget law, adding that he had discussed the matter with industry professionals and would try to work while keeping the public accounts balances unchanged. He also announced that he intended to work during the parliamentary examination of the budget law to seek possible solutions.

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