Italy reports €4.724bn in gambling-related tax revenue for first eight months

Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance reported €4,724m in total tax revenue related to gambling for January to August 2026, down €269m or 5.4% year on year. Indirect taxes from lotteries and other gambling activities amounted to €3,997m, while revenue from gaming machines was €3,266m, down 5.4% from the same period in 2025.