Opposition groups in Piemonte’s regional council urged the region to revise its gambling law at a press conference, arguing that the 2021 changes weakened controls introduced in 2016. They cited figures that 64% of students aged 15 to 19 gambled at least once in 2025 and 11% of those aged 11 to 13 had bet in the previous year.
Any change could affect regional gambling controls and operator obligations in Piemonte.
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