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Italy’s government reportedly considers extending gambling concessions

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Italy’s government may halt plans to reorganise betting, slots, video lottery terminals and bingo, according to reports citing institutional sources. A further extension of existing concessions is consequently under consideration; a separate payment-method determination from the Customs and Monopolies Agency remains awaiting approval.

Operators face continued uncertainty over concession renewals and the pending rules for payment methods at recharge points.

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Italy's budget bill sets gaming measures and a 15 January 2027 decree deadline

Italy's 2027 budget bill includes gaming provisions on an additional Lotto and SuperEnalotto draw and changes to one-off residual debt payments for slot machines and VLTs. The latter requires a decree from the Ministry of Economy and Finance by 15 January 2027; the wider bill's measures are estimated to impose more than €5 billion in new costs on citizens and businesses.

Italy's 2027 budget bill provides for an additional Lotto and SuperEnalotto draw and changes to one-off residual debt payments for slot machines and VLTs. Article 29 covers the additional draw, while Article 32 addresses the debt payments.

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