Italy’s government decree limits tax deductions for gaming communications and sponsorships
Italy’s decree-law 153, in force from 27 August 2026, classifies concessionaires’ responsible-gambling communications spending as representation expenses for tax purposes. The technical report puts affected investment at about €7m annually and €3m in 2026, but says the resulting tax revenue cannot yet be estimated; the decree also restricts deductions for certain gaming-related sponsorships and information services.
The measures change the tax treatment of concessionaire communications spending and certain gaming-related sponsorship costs.