Italy’s draft 2027 budget proposes gaming measures worth about €770m

Italy's draft 2027 budget contains gaming measures that would raise about €770m in 2027, according to press reports on a text that is not yet final. The proposals include extending concessions, raising the PREU on AWP and VLT machines, and studying measures for eSports venues. The figures remain provisional.

The reported measures include an extension of concessions to 31 December 2029, worth about €305m in 2027, of which €280m would come from slots and betting and €25m from bingo. The Gratta e Vinci concession would be extended by 15 months, with an advance payment of about €150m in 2027.

Under the reported proposals, the PREU on AWP machines would rise from 24% to 25% of the take, with additional revenue estimated at €150m. The PREU on VLT machines would rise from 8.6% to 9.6%, with expected additional revenue of €165m. A trial period for AWP machines could be introduced to adjust winnings and withdrawals, with the stated aim of improving the sustainability of the machines and reviving the take. Measures for the eSports sector are under study.

The total of about €770m for 2027 covers both the payments for the extensions and the higher tax revenue, according to the report. The text is not yet definitive, and the figures are provisional.