South Korea may set casinos’ annual-revenue contribution to the tourism fund below 15%, according to KB Securities analyst Choi Yong-hyun. He cited concerns over industry profitability and stronger regional competition.
A lower contribution rate than 15% would change the potential tourism-fund burden on casino operators.
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Tax adviser Francesco Scardovi criticised a proposed one-percentage-point increase in Italy’s PREU on AWP and VLT machines during a SiGMA Central Europe discussion in Rome. He said machine revenues had fallen from €6.2bn to €5bn since 2018 and cited an initial €700m revenue target for the budget measure; the supplied article ends before giving the later estimate he was discussing.
Tax adviser and gaming sector expert Francesco Scardovi strongly criticised the decision to raise the PREU on gaming machines, an increase provided for in the 2027 budget law. He spoke at SiGMA Central Europe in Rome, and his message was that the increase risks producing effects contrary to those the Government expects. In his view, it could further reduce the sector's economic sustainability and, in the medium term, damage state revenue.
Italian MP Mauro D’Attis said he would seek changes to the increased levy during discussion of the 2027 budget. He said measures should address illegal gambling and addiction risks, while protecting regulated operators; the source gives no proposed rate or amount.
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.
SAPAR was due to meet Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and other gambling associations on 30 October to discuss VLT management and a proposed one-percentage-point increase in PREU for slots and VLTs. SAPAR said the tax rise could pressure smaller and medium-sized businesses, reduce investment and machine numbers, and risk business closures.
SAPAR was due to meet Italy's Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and other gambling trade associations on the morning of 30 October 2026 at the agency's headquarters, the association said. The meeting was called to examine proposals for more efficient management of VLT machines and was also to address the announced one-percentage-point increase in PREU for slots and VLTs set out in the 2027 budget law, according to the association.
It was reported that adult gaming centres face higher business rates on England’s high streets under plans to support other businesses. Whether bookmakers would also face an increase remained uncertain.