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Italy's 2027 budget measure raises slot tax rates and extends concessions

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Italy's 2027 budget measure would change taxes on gaming machines and extend several gambling concessions, reportedly. From 1 January 2027, the proposed rates are 25% for Awp machines and 9.60% for Vlt machines, with a 20% rate for qualifying Awp machines; concessions would run until 31 December 2029.

The proposed changes would alter machine operators' tax rates and extend concession terms across several gambling segments.

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Italian budget bill proposes extending betting and machine concessions to 2029

Italy’s 2027 budget bill proposes extending concessions for land-based betting and AWP and VLT operations to 31 December 2029, according to its technical report. The extension is forecast to raise about €843m over 2027–2029, with concessionaires paying fees that vary by sector; the current concessions are due to expire on 31 December 2026.

Italy's 2027 budget bill proposes extending concessions for land-based betting and for the telematic management of AWP and VLT machines to 31 December 2029, according to the technical report attached to Article 26 of the draft law. The current concessions are due to expire on 31 December 2026. The report estimates the extension would raise about €843m over 2027–2029, or €281m a year, with concessionaires paying fees that differ by sector.

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