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Italy's Gambling Reform Targets €35 Billion Illegal Market

4/4/2026

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Italy plans to publish its gambling reform decree on April 10, 2026, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The reform follows a €250 million drop in tax revenue from gaming machines in 2025.
The reform imposes high starting bids for gaming machine licenses.
The reform tightens controls near schools and hospitals.
The government aims to finish the decree before August 29, 2026 to curb the illegal market of €30-€35 billion.

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Italy plans to publish its gambling reform decree on April 10, 2026, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The reform follows a €250 million drop in tax revenue from gaming machines in 2025.
The reform imposes high starting bids for gaming machine licenses.
The reform tightens controls near schools and hospitals.
The government aims to finish the decree before August 29, 2026 to curb the illegal market of €30-€35 billion.