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Malta proposes limits on enforcing some foreign gambling judgments

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Malta reportedly proposed legislation that would prevent enforcement in certain cases of judgments over player losses that conflict with fundamental Maltese gambling-law principles or wider EU law. The Austrian Gambling and Betting Association said it had complained to the European Commission about Austrian proceedings involving Maltese-licensed operators and urged the Commission to respond.

The proposal could limit enforcement of some player-loss judgments, while Austrian proceedings have prompted a complaint to the Commission.

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Italy’s 2027 budget bill proposes higher gaming levies and revised machine limits

Italy’s 2027-2029 budget bill, submitted to the Chamber of Deputies, proposes changes to gaming machines and other gambling products, according to the explanatory report by Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. The bill would raise maximum AWP stakes to €2 and prizes to €200, while increasing PREU rates to 25% for AWP and 9.6% for VLT; qualifying AWP would receive a five-percentage-point tax reduction.

Italy's 2027-2029 budget bill has been submitted to the Chamber of Deputies, together with an explanatory report by Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. Chapter IV of the bill groups the provisions on gaming and smoking products.

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