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SAPAR president warns Italy’s gaming reform could concentrate the market

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SAPAR president Sergio D’Angelo warned that Italy’s physical-gaming reform could favour large operators and put domestic businesses under pressure. He said proposed concession costs could create barriers for smaller firms, while contractual obligations might require retail venues to generate higher volumes; he called for clear, sustainable rules that preserve market plurality.

Proposed concession costs and concentration rules could affect smaller businesses and retail venues in Italy’s gaming supply chain.

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