Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance approved general rules for instant-draw lotteries, including those played remotely. The decree appeared in the Official Gazette issue published on 27 December 2025 and takes effect on 11 January.
The rules set the framework for instant lotteries, including remote participation, from 11 January.
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Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a regulation covering instant-win lotteries played in person and remotely, due to take effect on 11 January 2026. It sets rules for consumer protection, prize structures, ticket prices, claims, anti-money laundering, payouts, advertising and risk warnings; the Customs and Monopolies Agency will set detailed operating procedures.
The headline reports a decree placing the Directorate General for Taxes and Gaming within the Valencian Ministry of Economy, Finance and Public Administration. The available page text does not provide further details of the decree.
Belgium’s Federal Public Service Economy said measures had been taken against 18 websites, including gambling sites operating without a Belgian licence. Three recent gambling decisions used an urgent procedure in force since 1 June 2024, allowing provisional measures such as site blocking when a court finds a clear and substantial infringement.
Haiti established the Autorité Nationale des Jeux de Hasard et d’Argent (ANJHA) to regulate casinos, betting, the national lottery and other gambling activities. Three decrees published on 21 August 2026 created the authority, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed on 5 November that it had assumed responsibility for sector oversight; operators must route licence, tax and other payments through the Direction Générale des Impôts.
Haiti has established the Autorité Nationale des Jeux de Hasard et d’Argent (ANJHA) to oversee gambling across the country. The Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed on 5 November that the authority had taken responsibility for regulation and supervision of the sector. Its remit covers casinos, betting, Haiti’s traditional lottery and other forms of gambling.
Italy's State General Accounting Office set 2027 budget provisions of €21.329bn for gaming prizes, concessionaire commissions, litigation and guarantee returns, according to the Finance Ministry's budget documents. The total is projected to rise to €21.626bn in 2028 and €21.590bn in 2029; a separate target calls for checks at 23.5% of betting outlets and venues with gaming machines in 2027, rising to 24% in 2028.
Italy's State General Accounting Office has published budget documents providing €21.329bn for public gaming obligations in 2027. The total is €21.626bn for 2028 and €21.590bn for 2029.