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STS-FIT warns Italy’s land-based gambling reform may be delayed again

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STS-FIT president Emilio Zamparelli said Italy’s planned reform of land-based gambling may be postponed again, with the fiscal delegation due to expire in August. The association said the draft decree had reached the Council of Ministers but had not received final approval, and warned that another delay could lead to an extension of existing concessions and further postponement of public tenders.

A delay could prolong uncertainty for land-based operators facing differing national and local rules.

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