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Stefano Vaccari criticises removal of Rai gambling-advertising clause

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Italian MP Stefano Vaccari said the government removed an explicit gambling-advertising restriction from Rai’s 2023–2028 service contract, although he noted that national law still prohibits such advertising. Vaccari said his party would question the government and seek restoration of the clause at the next opportunity.

The proposed challenge could affect the public broadcaster’s contractual commitments on gambling advertising.

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Italian lawmakers withdraw query on six online instant-win lotteries

Democratic Party deputies withdrew a parliamentary question filed on 7 October about gambling supply growth and approval for six online instant-win national lotteries. The question had asked the government whether it would revoke an authorisation issued by the Customs and Monopolies Agency, citing first-quarter 2026 stakes and player spending; a separate question on the subject was due for consideration in the Chamber of Deputies’ Finance Committee on 4 November.

Deputies of the Democratic Party have withdrawn a parliamentary question they filed on 7 October. The question concerned the growth of gambling supply and the authorisation of six new national instant-win lotteries with remote participation.

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