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Italy's Chamber begins review of 2027 budget bill gaming measures

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Italy's Chamber of Deputies began examining the 2027 budget bill, which includes measures affecting gaming, according to the report. The proposal would extend land-based betting, slots, VLT and bingo concessions until 31 December 2029, revise gaming taxes and reduce the minimum distance for some bingo halls from 30 to 15 kilometres; parliamentary review is under way.

The proposed tax, concession and venue changes could alter costs and operating conditions for gaming businesses in Italy.

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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, said tax policy should take account of the need to protect businesses and jobs in the gambling sector. D’Attis sits on the Budget Committee and is vice-president of the parliamentary Antimafia Committee. He spoke at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit in Rome, in a panel on whether small retail operators can still compete in the new market.

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