Italy has given the go-ahead to the Tax Delegation Law, paving the way for a major overhaul of the country’s gambling regulatory framework. This marks the latest effort by the Italian government to reorganize the sector after several failed attempts over the last decade mainly due to political fallouts and changes to government leadership.
New Player Protection Measures on the Way
Under the legislation, the government will introduce changes to gambling tax duties, with new player protection measures also set to be implemented. The move is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability within the industry.
The Italian government will adopt a phased approach to implementing the changes, with Phase 1 focusing on reforming the gambling concession model and putting in place unified laws regarding the operations of gambling venues across the country’s 20 administrative regions. The self-exclusion scheme will also be modified to better protect vulnerable customers.
Reform Decrees Expected in September
Italy’s gambling authority, the Agency of Customs and Monopolies (ADM), is also expected to examine existing stake limits and machine payouts to enhance player protection. Additionally, a ban on betting on underage sports competitions and a mandatory training for concessionaires, operators, and dealers, will be implemented.
The ADM is scheduled to submit a draft of the reform decrees by September 20, 2023.