16 Oct04 Regulation
Piedmont requires venue owners with AWP machines to complete responsible gambling training by end-2026
Venue owners must complete the course and hold a valid certificate by 31 December 2026 to meet Piedmont’s requirement.
Italy
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Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italian PREU assessments criticised as overly harsh on taxpayers and giving tax offices excessive powers
Operators can challenge the flat daily taxable base, but the cited ruling requires solid documentary proof.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Petition to Italian Senate seeks review of gambling rules on safety, health and crime
The petition’s referral to Justice and Finance committees places gambling rules on their review agenda for safety, health and crime.
16 Oct03 Licences & markets
Savona bar's licence suspended for seven days over disorder and slots running outside permitted hours
The suspension links venue disorder and irregularities with slots operating outside municipal hours, exposing the bar to licence action.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italian land-based gaming future tied to social venues, tax reform and player protection, says analysis
The analysis proposes venue diversification, tax study, an ADM sandbox and staff training as options for Italy’s land-based sector.
16 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Fondazione FAIR presents €50,000 Research Program 2026 call on player protection
The funded call gives researchers a route to test practical approaches to gambling harm prevention, regulation and player protection.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
StarCasinò launches four slots including exclusives from Nolimit City, Pragmatic Play and Light & Wonder
Platform exclusives and a purpose-built branded slot give StarCasinò players content unavailable elsewhere.
16 Oct03 Licences & markets
NET Gaming Solutions gets approval for Wonderland Bank and Spin Paradise Bank games
The approvals add two titles to NET’s amusement-machine catalogue for Italy’s regulated market.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italy's UIF Notebook 36 urges higher-quality AML reporting from gambling operators under EU AML package
Authorities identify remote gambling as the highest-risk channel and call for fewer defensive reports with better-quality information.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italian Senate to present bill 2038 recognising cultural value of vintage arcade games on 26 October
The bill could shape recognition of vintage arcade games, with an ADM official joining the Senate discussion.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Codere.it strengthens online player protection with BetBuddy AI behavioural monitoring tool
BetBuddy alerts prompt personalised messages and targeted interventions when online play shows risk indicators or notable habit changes.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italy: gaming concessionaires face 16 October tax deadlines for single tax, lapsed winnings and dormant accounts
Concessionaires must reconcile September tax, winnings and dormant-account payments with the applicable deadlines and reported balances.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italian operators' body CNI lobbies parliament for protection of amusement machine management firms
Small machine-management firms seek protection over local restrictions, overlapping roles and limited banking access during sector reorganisation.
16 Oct04 Regulation
Italy's draft Highway Code sets prison and fines for betting on illegal races
The draft would make betting on illegal motor races punishable by prison and fines, giving bettors and regulators a defined enforcement provision.
16 Oct01 Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming to close 2026 trade show tour at SiGMA World Rome with 86 certified games
Certification under Italy’s new rules and named operator partnerships show TaDa’s routes into several regulated markets.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Flutter SEA backs launch of PlayMore! RunChallenge group in Rome under three-year partnership
The three-year collaboration brings free weekly inclusive running and walking sessions to Rome with operator staff volunteering.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
BetConstruct AI to showcase five sportsbook tools and BetNuma lottery system at SiGMA World Rome
BetConstruct AI is presenting sportsbook engagement tools alongside a lottery system that runs without third-party draw feeds.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Italy issues rules for concessionaires' responsible gambling campaigns, capping paid digital spend at 35%
Concessionaires must cover specified responsible-gambling topics, limit paid digital advertising and report campaign costs and reach annually.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Italian online casinos' coin stores and gamification may fall under EU consumer practice rules
The article argues that EU scrutiny of real-money virtual currencies could also reach loyalty coin stores, missions and gamification at licensed Italian casinos.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Entain Italy net gaming revenue down 6% in Q3 2026 despite 9% volume growth
Investors should weigh Italy’s revenue decline against rising volumes, as bettor-favourable results squeezed sports margins.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Italian court suspends Modena police order closing venue over minors' gambling incident
Venue operators face uncertainty over whether police public-safety powers can support closures where ADM has sanctioning competence.
15 Oct04 Regulation
LOGiCO urges Italian gambling sector to adopt joint responsible gambling communication, citing Fondazione FAIR-IPSOS research
Operators may pursue shared, regulator-endorsed responsible gambling messages as LOGiCO calls for sector self-regulation.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Italian PD MP opposes reported plan to raise up to €1bn more from gambling in 2027 budget
Higher levies or concession extensions could affect operators, while the proposed revenue measures face opposition.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Italy's 2027 budget plan counts on gaming measures for about 690 million euro annually
Operators face planned gaming revenue measures, but the affected segments and taxes await detail in the budget bill.
15 Oct04 Regulation
Italian tax court allows gaming-machine operator ordinary VAT regime without prior notification, cancelling payment demand
Gaming-machine operators can support an ordinary VAT election with returns and accounting records, without prior notification.
15 Oct04 Regulation
AGCOM opens inquiry into extending Lega Pro media rights guidelines to 2030/31 season
Operators can submit input before the inquiry concludes, shaping guidelines for centralised rights sales through 2030/31.
15 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Netwin adds Octavian Gaming content to its online games offering in Italy
The partnership expands Netwin’s catalogue and gives Octavian titles another route to Italian online players.
14 Oct04 Regulation
QLASH chief calls for clear rules to support Italy’s esports sector
QLASH says regulatory, economic, and tax uncertainty hinders investment, sponsorship, and protections for young esports players.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italian academic calls for tax rules covering esports income
Coordinated tax rules could help determine where esports income arises and how players’ earnings are classified.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italian tax academic calls for dedicated legal framework for e-sports
A dedicated law could reduce uncertainty over indirect taxes, including VAT, for e-sports in Italy.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italian parliamentary meeting examines esports governance and taxation
The discussion highlights technology platforms’ influence on esports governance and commercial relationships in Italy.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italian professor proposes technical committee to shape esports legislation
A proposed technical committee could develop shared esports rules on contracts, protections, taxation and legal status.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Codere Italia adds nine film-inspired slots through Tuko partnership
The Tuko partnership adds nine slots based on three Italian comedy franchises to Codere.it.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italian MP urges parliamentary debate on esports taxation rules
A Finance Commission discussion could give esports taxation proposals the parliamentary assessment earlier proposals lacked.
14 Oct04 Regulation
MEF opposes further tax rises on Italian slot machines
The deputy minister warned higher gaming-machine taxes could reduce play volumes and overall tax receipts.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italy's Council of State upholds ADM's 81-band bingo extension fee system, rejecting concessionaire's challenge
Bingo concessionaires remain subject to ADM’s banded extension fees, while new tender timing rests with Government and legislator.
14 Oct04 Regulation
LOGiCO calls for a shared responsible gambling campaign under Italy’s online gaming reforms
Coordinated messaging could address protections that LOGiCO says the advertising ban has made harder to communicate.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Malagola calls for stronger youth protection and gambling regulation at FAIR Forum
Malagola urges industry and public institutions to turn research into practical protections for young people.
14 Oct04 Regulation
IAP plans responsible gambling communications rules for its self-regulatory code
IAP’s planned code could clarify responsible gambling communications and permit intervention when messages exceed limits.
14 Oct04 Regulation
FAIR director calls for tailored, measured responsible gambling campaigns
Research and post-publication assessment could help campaigns account for differing interpretations of responsible play.
14 Oct04 Regulation
ADM plans national responsible gambling guidance with operators
ADM may turn guidance into concession commitments and measures that help players understand risks.
14 Oct04 Regulation
AGCOM outlines responsible gambling measures and plans influencer rules consultation
AGCOM’s proposed tools and consultation could affect how platforms distinguish authorised content from illegal promotion.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Ipsos Doxa study finds limited recall of responsible gambling messages in Italy
The gap between importance and recall points to demand for practical messages distinguishable from commercial promotion.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Ipsos president calls for shared responsibility on responsible gambling
Pagnoncelli calls for institutions, operators and others to turn shared responsibility into practical protections.
14 Oct04 Regulation
FAIR vice-president urges stronger consumer protection in gambling strategies
Maggi urges concrete consumer protection, evaluated communications and closer alignment across online and retail gambling.
14 Oct04 Regulation
ADM prepares online gambling player-protection guidance and coordinated campaigns
Spending controls and planned guidance could shape online player protection after discussion with concessionaires.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Italy weighs €1bn gaming contribution in 2027 budget plan
Tax, winnings levy and concession options remain under consideration, with no final decisions made.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
TaDa Gaming launches 100 Blazing Clover slot in Italy with 10,000x maximum win
The release adds a new slot to Italian operators’ catalogues, with Wilds, Scatter prizes, Jackpot Poker and a stated maximum win.
14 Oct01 Deals & M&A
NOVOMATIC to showcase integrated gaming and payments portfolio at SiGMA Rome
The presentation lets operators assess NOVOMATIC’s land-based, online, payment and platform offerings together.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Italian households spent €39.72 on gambling in 2025, ISTAT data show
The figures give operators and policymakers a household spending measure that rose from 2024 but remained below 2023.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Betsson Sport becomes main partner of Milan Premier Padel P1
The partnership gives Betsson Sport an event booth where visitors can play interactive games for branded merchandise.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Passion Group to announce Piemonte partnership at T2000 trade event
Passion Group plans to announce a Piemonte commercial partnership while presenting Betpassion offerings for PVRs.
13 Oct04 Regulation
ADM delays Italy’s new online gambling system launch until 15 February 2027
The revised production date gives concessionaires and suppliers a later deadline amid technology adaptation and certification challenges.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Italian fixed-odds sports betting turnover reached €1.77bn in September
Turnover and player spending rose from August, but missing concessionaire data may change the September figures.
13 Oct04 Regulation
Rome appeals court upholds concessionaire’s claim for AWP levy share
The ruling supports recovery of an allocated levy share from an operator under the parties’ contract.
12 Oct06 Tenders & awards
Italy’s ADM seeks market input on maintenance and training for RAD scanning system
Suppliers can provide market input on maintenance, support and training needs for the RAD scanning system.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Italy’s stalled retail gambling reform leaves courts to write the rules
Political inaction and court rulings leave retail operators facing unresolved rules and growing online consolidation.