Gaming consultant Raffaele Palmieri said Italy’s reorganisation of land-based gambling remains delayed, while online concessions have advanced through a recent tender. He said the split between online and retail channels has created an imbalance for businesses and criticised the absence of a long-term strategy.
Operators and retail networks face an uneven policy timetable across online and land-based gambling.
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Lottomatica led Italy’s online betting market in September, reportedly, with a 36.3% share. Player spending reached €106 million, up 44% from the previous month, while turnover rose 20% to €1,312 million; Flutter held 28.1% and bet365 10.6%.
Lottomatica led Italy’s retail sports-betting market in September, reportedly, with a 45.2% share. Turnover reached €500 million, up 14% year on year, while player spending was €59 million, a 17% increase; Flutter held 29.8% and Eurobet 16.4%.
Italy’s Council of State upheld the €100 weekly limit on cash and non-traceable account top-ups at PVR outlets. The court also maintained the prohibition on withdrawals at these shops but overturned a blanket restriction on internet-connected devices.
Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro president Gianni Petrucci urged Italy’s government in Milan to return a share of sports betting revenue to the sports system. Speaking at the presentation of the new Lega Basket Serie A season, he referred to his time as CONI president and said betting proceeds had then been returned to sports organisations. The event also marked the announcement of SisalClub as the league’s title sponsor.
European Lotteries said its members began work in Milan on a new certification framework linked to updated responsible-gambling standards. About 80 representatives from 46 member lotteries took part in the discussion during the first day of the EL/WLA Sustainability & Responsible Gaming Seminar 2026, which runs from 16 to 18 September.