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Italy says AGCM sees no competition concerns in AWP and VLT concessions

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The Italian government told the Chamber of Deputies’ Finance Committee that AGCM found no competition concerns in concentrations among AWP and VLT concessionaires, according to the report. Undersecretary Sandra Savino said market shares should account for both AWP authorisations and VLT rights as the government prepares to reform the land-based sector; the delegation deadline is 29 August 2026.

The treatment of AWP authorisations and VLT rights in market shares could shape Italy’s land-based sector reform.

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STS-FIT president questions whether Italy’s proposed AWP and VLT tax rise will increase revenue

STS-FIT president Emilio Zamparelli said a proposed tax increase on AWP and VLT machines in Italy’s 2027 budget may not raise more state revenue. He argued that higher PREU could reduce retailers’ compensation and suggested reviewing machine payout levels as an alternative.

A possible new tax rise on AWP and VLT gaming machines, linked to the 2027 budget, raises doubts about whether it would really increase state revenue. Emilio Zamparelli, president of STS-FIT, spoke on the issue. He did so at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit in Rome on 3 November.

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