Italy's draft budget projects €770m from gambling measures in 2027

Italy's draft 2027 budget includes gambling measures that are projected to raise about €770m in 2027, according to reported details of a text that is not yet final. The measures reported include an extension of concessions, advance payments, higher PREU rates on slots and VLTs, and possible changes to AWP machines.

The reported measures include extending concessions to 31 December 2029, worth about €305m in 2027, of which €280m would come from slots and betting and €25m from bingo. A 15-month extension of the Gratta e Vinci concession would involve an advance payment of about €150m in 2027.

On machine taxation, the reported proposals would raise the PREU on AWP slots from 24% to 25% of takings, with estimated additional revenue of €150m, and the PREU on VLTs from 8.6% to 9.6%, with expected additional revenue of €165m. A trial period for AWPs to revise winnings and withdrawals is also under consideration, with the stated aim of improving the machines' sustainability and reviving takings.

The source also reports that interventions in the eSports sector are under study. The budget text is not yet final, and the figures described are based on reported details of the draft.