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Italy’s VAT Observatory reports 97 new gambling businesses in Q3 2026

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Italy’s VAT Observatory reported 97 new businesses in the lotteries, betting and gaming sector in Q3 2026. Monthly openings were 55 in July, 14 in August and 28 in September; the figures differed from the 97,519 new VAT registrations recorded across all sectors.

Italy reportedly recorded 97 new businesses in lotteries, betting and gaming in Q3 2026.

July accounted for 55 new businesses, up 22.2% from July 2025. August had 14 openings, an increase of 16.67% from the same month in 2025. The 28 businesses started in September represented a 20% fall from September 2025.

Across all sectors, 97,519 new VAT registrations were recorded in Q3 2026, up 4.7% from the same quarter in 2025.

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