{"id":4277,"date":"2025-07-18T10:57:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/?post_type=post&#038;p=4277"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:37:00","slug":"casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Casino and Sports Betting Regulations in Italy","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy\u2019s iGaming industry is booming, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.igamingtoday.com\/italys-gambling-report-shows-e21-5bn-loss-in-2024\/#:~:text=leaving%20%E2%82%AC5%20billion%20in%20actual%20spend%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bringing in over \u20ac5 billion in 2024<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But with that growth comes a lot of confusion. Players don\u2019t know what\u2019s allowed, and operators struggle to keep up with rules that change regularly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Types_of_Game_and_Specific_Regulations\" title=\"Types of Game and Specific Regulations\u00a0\">Types of Game and Specific Regulations\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Sports_Betting_and_Horse_Racing\" title=\"Sports Betting and Horse Racing\u00a0\">Sports Betting and Horse Racing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Online_Casino_Games\" title=\"Online Casino Games\u00a0\">Online Casino Games\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Poker_and_Skill_Games\" title=\"Poker and Skill Games\u00a0\">Poker and Skill Games\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Bingo\" title=\"Bingo\u00a0\">Bingo\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Lotteries_and_Number_Games\" title=\"Lotteries and Number Games\u00a0\">Lotteries and Number Games\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Gaming_Machines\" title=\"Gaming Machines\u00a0\">Gaming Machines\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Gambling_Laws_and_Legal_Structure_in_Italy\" title=\"Gambling Laws and Legal Structure in Italy\u00a0\">Gambling Laws and Legal Structure in Italy\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#What_Does_It_Take_to_Operate_Legally\" title=\"What Does It Take to Operate Legally?\u00a0\">What Does It Take to Operate Legally?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#How_Italys_Gambling_Laws_Have_Evolved\" title=\"How Italy&#8217;s Gambling Laws Have Evolved\u00a0\">How Italy&#8217;s Gambling Laws Have Evolved\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#And_Where_Does_the_EU_Fit_In\" title=\"And Where Does the EU Fit In?\u00a0\">And Where Does the EU Fit In?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Games_of_Skill_vs_Games_of_Chance_Why_It_Matters\" title=\"Games of Skill vs. Games of Chance: Why It Matters\u00a0\">Games of Skill vs. Games of Chance: Why It Matters\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Consumer_Protection_and_Compliance\" title=\"Consumer Protection and Compliance\u00a0\">Consumer Protection and Compliance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Recent_and_Future_Reforms_in_Italys_iGaming_Landscape_2024-2026\" title=\"Recent and Future Reforms in Italy\u2019s iGaming Landscape (2024-2026)\u00a0\">Recent and Future Reforms in Italy\u2019s iGaming Landscape (2024-2026)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#2024_Reform_%E2%80%93_Legislative_Decree_412024_Kicks_Off_a_New_Era\" title=\"2024 Reform \u2013 Legislative Decree 41\/2024 Kicks Off a New Era\u00a0\">2024 Reform \u2013 Legislative Decree 41\/2024 Kicks Off a New Era\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#2025_Licensing_Reform_%E2%80%93_Market_Consolidation_in_Action\" title=\"2025 Licensing Reform \u2013 Market Consolidation in Action\u00a0\">2025 Licensing Reform \u2013 Market Consolidation in Action\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#2025%E2%80%932027_Compliance_Strategy_%E2%80%93_Real%E2%80%91Time_Monitoring_and_AI\" title=\"2025\u20132027 Compliance Strategy \u2013 Real\u2011Time Monitoring and AI\u00a0\">2025\u20132027 Compliance Strategy \u2013 Real\u2011Time Monitoring and AI\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#2026_Reforms_%E2%80%93_Bringing_Land%E2%80%91Based_Gambling_Into_the_Fold\" title=\"2026 Reforms \u2013 Bringing Land\u2011Based Gambling Into the Fold\u00a0\">2026 Reforms \u2013 Bringing Land\u2011Based Gambling Into the Fold\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#How_Italy_Taxes_Gambling\" title=\"How Italy Taxes Gambling?\u00a0\">How Italy Taxes Gambling?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/pt-pt\/blog\/casino-and-sports-betting-regulations-in-italy\/#Wrapping_Up%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Wrapping Up&#8230;\u00a0\">Wrapping Up&#8230;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ADM (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adm.gov.it\/portale\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli<\/a>) is the authority that oversees it all, and their standards are high. Licenses are hard to get; compliance takes real effort, and the regulations keep evolving. The 2023 decree tightening bonus rules is a good example of how quickly things can shift.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scale of the industry makes up all of this matter. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/blog\/popular-casino-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online casino games<\/a><\/strong>, driven largely by slots, generated around \u20ac3 billion in 2024.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Italy wants the market to grow, but not at the expense of players.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide breaks down what you need to know to operate legally, stay compliant, and build a sustainable presence in the Italian market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Regulates_Gambling_in_Italy\"><\/span>Who Regulates Gambling in Italy?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gambling in Italy is controlled by the ADM (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli), the national authority responsible for licensing, supervision, and enforcement. If you want to operate legally in Italy, you need a valid ADM concession. There are no workarounds. Any unlicensed or offshore operator targeting Italian players is considered illegal and can face domain blocking, financial penalties, and even criminal liability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADM is both the regulator and the enforcer. Its responsibilities cover the full scope of market oversight:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing and managing gambling licences and concessions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring operator compliance, financial reporting, and technical systems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a blacklist of illegal gambling websites\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforcing sanctions for violations, including fraud and tax evasion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding a licence is not a one-time achievement. It is an ongoing obligation, and ADM has the authority to suspend or revoke concessions when breaches occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalpolicyalert.org\/event\/19052-implemented-decree-n-41-on-provisions-regarding-the-reorganisation-of-the-gaming-sector-including-consumer-protection-regulation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">In April 2024, Legislative Decree No. 41\/2024<\/a> came into force and reshaped how the market operates.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It restructured the licensing system, raised legal, technical, and financial requirements, and gave ADM real-time access to operational and transaction data. It also expanded responsible gambling obligations across the board. In short, it gave ADM more control, more visibility, and more power to act.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From November 2025, all operators must hold licences under the new framework. The key changes operators need to be aware of include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stricter eligibility criteria, reducing the number of licensed operators\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single-domain rule, requiring each licensee to operate through one authorised website\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced compliance monitoring and data reporting obligations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded player protection tools, including updated self-exclusion systems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADM&#8217;s regulatory approach is built around three core priorities: consumer protection through age verification and responsible gambling tools, anti-money laundering through financial transparency and transaction oversight, and market control to keep illegal operators out and maintain fair competition among licensed ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For operators, this is not background knowledge. It is the foundation on which everything else is built.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Game_and_Specific_Regulations\"><\/span>Types of Game and Specific Regulations<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy regulates gambling by category. Each type of game has its own set of legal, technical, and operational requirements, and only games explicitly authorised by ADM are allowed. Legislative Decree 41\/2024 strengthened this structure, and from November 2025, all operators must hold concessions under the updated framework.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_Betting_and_Horse_Racing\"><\/span>Sports Betting and Horse Racing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This covers fixed-<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/blog\/odds-in-sports-betting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">odds sports betting<\/a><\/strong>, pool betting, and horse racing. Operators must be ADM-licensed, and all events, odds, and markets need prior approval. Real-time connectivity with ADM systems is required for transaction tracking, and a single tax regime applies to betting revenues. Restrictions on amateur and minor events also apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Casino_Games\"><\/span>Online Casino Games<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and other RNG-based games fall here. Operators need to meet the following requirements:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADM-<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/blog\/what-is-rng-in-igaming-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certified RNG<\/a><\/strong> software and platforms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audited RTP rates and game algorithms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous data reporting to ADM\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strict controls on bonuses, game mechanics, and player interaction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poker_and_Skill_Games\"><\/span>Poker and Skill Games<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy separates games of pure chance from skill-based or hybrid games, and <strong>poker sits<\/strong> in the hybrid category. Allowed formats include tournament poker and online cash poker, with cash poker formally authorised after a 2011 update. All online poker must run on ADM-controlled platforms with liquidity and fraud monitoring. How a game is classified, whether chance or skill, directly affects its tax treatment, licensing requirements, and compliance obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bingo\"><\/span>Bingo<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land-based and online bingo both require a dedicated ADM concession. Ticket prices, prize structures, and game frequency are all regulated. Online bingo must meet the same technical standards as casino platforms, and draws must be transparent and auditable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lotteries_and_Number_Games\"><\/span>Lotteries and Number Games<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes Lotto, SuperEnalotto, instant lotteries, and fixed-odds number games. These run under exclusive concessions, with centrally supervised draws and predefined payout ratios. Online distribution is limited to authorised platforms. Given how much these games contribute to state revenue, they are among the most strictly controlled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Machines\"><\/span>Gaming Machines<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWP machines and VLTs must stay connected to ADM&#8217;s central control network at all times. Stake limits, payout caps, and session rules are set by law, and machines can only be placed in authorised venues under Article 110 of TULPS. VLTs come with stricter rules than AWPs but allow higher jackpots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gambling_Laws_and_Legal_Structure_in_Italy\"><\/span>Gambling Laws and Legal Structure in Italy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6923 size-full\" title=\"Gambling Laws and Legal Structure\" src=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1.webp\" alt=\"Gambling Laws and Legal Structure\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1-300x264.webp 300w, https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1-768x675.webp 768w, https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1-155x136.webp 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/blog\/where-online-casinos-legal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gambling is legal<\/a><\/strong>, but under a tight state-controlled monopoly. Only activities explicitly authorised by the government are allowed, and every operator needs a valid concession. Step outside that, especially with offshore platforms targeting Italian players, and you&#8217;re looking at criminal charges, heavy fines, and even domain blocking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legal backbone here is solid, built on:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Articles 86, 88, and 110 of the TULPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the Public Security Law)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Law No. 401\/1989<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covering criminal offences related to gambling\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Legislative Decree 231\/2007<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for anti-money laundering\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line: Italy treats gambling as a controlled public activity, not a free-for-all market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Take_to_Operate_Legally\"><\/span>What Does It Take to Operate Legally?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to operate, you need to win a concession through a public tender. And thanks to Legislative Decree 41\/2024, the requirements have become significantly stricter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s involved:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u20ac7 million one-off licence fee per concession\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual fees: 3% of net gaming revenue plus a 0.2% contribution to responsible gambling initiatives, along with additional contributions for responsible gambling programmes\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial stability and operational capability\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full compliance with AML, KYC, and technical standards\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory integration with ADM&#8217;s real-time monitoring systems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licences last up to 9 years and cannot be renewed. They are limited in number, creating a controlled but competitive field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Italys_Gambling_Laws_Have_Evolved\"><\/span>How Italy&#8217;s Gambling Laws Have Evolved<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy&#8217;s market has been shaped by a series of key reforms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>2006 (Bersani Decree):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Opened the market and introduced the concession system\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>2009 Gambling Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Legalised online casino games and expanded digital gambling\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>2011:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Legalised online casino games and cash poker, further expanding the regulated digital sector\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>2018 (Dignity Decree):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Introduced a near-total ban on gambling advertising\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>2024 (Legislative Decree 41\/2024):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A full-scale reorganisation of the sector, especially online ([Digital Policy Alert][3])\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>2025 Reform Implementation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A new licensing cycle with stricter entry rules and fewer operators, coming into force on 13 November 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2024 reform focuses on:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger consumer protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combating illegal gambling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater transparency and technical oversight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardising licensing and compliance obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_Where_Does_the_EU_Fit_In\"><\/span>And Where Does the EU Fit In?<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy is subject to EU principles such as the freedom to provide services across borders. However, gambling is a special case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU law allows restrictions where justified by:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer protection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public order\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention of fraud and addiction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, foreign operators must obtain an Italian licence to operate legally. Cross-border services are limited unless compliant with national regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Games_of_Skill_vs_Games_of_Chance_Why_It_Matters\"><\/span><b>Games of Skill vs. Games of Chance: Why It Matters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian law distinguishes between games of chance (slots, roulette, primarily luck-based) and games of skill (where player decisions influence the outcome). This distinction directly affects regulation and licensing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poker is classified as a hybrid game:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tournament poker is treated as a structured competition\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash poker (peer-to-peer) is more tightly controlled due to fraud and liquidity risks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This distinction influences:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensing requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax treatment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permitted formats and platforms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Protection_and_Compliance\"><\/span>Consumer Protection and Compliance<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer protection is a central pillar of Italian gambling law and has been significantly strengthened under Legislative Decree 41\/2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key measures include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strict age verification (18+) with a complete prohibition on underage gambling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nationwide self-exclusion system called RUA (Registro Unico delle Autoesclusioni) that allows players to block access across all licensed platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory KYC identity verification before account activation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player protection tools such as deposit limits and behaviour monitoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time transaction monitoring and data reporting to ADM via centralised systems, including the SOGEI infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory contributions to responsible gambling programmes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dignity Decree (2018) imposes a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, including sponsorships, endorsements, and digital promotions. This makes Italy one of the strictest markets in Europe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, operators must comply with:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AML regulations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data protection rules\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous system audits and reporting requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to meet these obligations can lead to licence suspension, revocation, and financial penalties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_and_Future_Reforms_in_Italys_iGaming_Landscape_2024-2026\"><\/span>Recent and Future Reforms in Italy\u2019s iGaming Landscape (2024-2026)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy is overhauling its online gambling rules for the first time in nearly 20 years. The result? Fewer operators, tighter controls, and much better player protection. Here\u2019s what you need to know, phase by phase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2024_Reform_%E2%80%93_Legislative_Decree_412024_Kicks_Off_a_New_Era\"><\/span>2024 Reform \u2013 Legislative Decree 41\/2024 Kicks Off a New Era<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back in April 2024, Italy passed Legislative Decree 41\/2024. Think of it as the starting gun for a complete reset of online gaming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key changes right out of the gate:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brand\u2011new concession system \u2013 no more endless licence extensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u20ac7 million licence fee per operator (yes, million).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual costs for operators:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% of net gaming revenue (NGR)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.2% to fund responsible gambling initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every operator must connect to ADM\u2019s central monitoring systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much stronger AML (anti\u2011money laundering), KYC checks, and real\u2011time transaction reporting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? To raise the bar for entry, make every euro traceable, and squeeze out illegal gambling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2025_Licensing_Reform_%E2%80%93_Market_Consolidation_in_Action\"><\/span>2025 Licensing Reform \u2013 Market Consolidation in Action<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 13 November 2025, the new licensing system went fully live. The old concessions? Gone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happened next:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensed operators dropped from over 80 to around 46 (holding 52 concessions, according to early 2026 ADM data).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licences now last 9 years \u2013 and they cannot be renewed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cmulti\u2011skin\u201d model (one operator running many websites) is dead. Each operator gets one authorised domain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player accounts had to be migrated by the late 2025 deadlines to stay compliant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tighter, more stable market.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller operators either left or merged.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More mergers and acquisitions activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy is shifting to a low\u2011volume, high\u2011compliance operator model.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2025%E2%80%932027_Compliance_Strategy_%E2%80%93_Real%E2%80%91Time_Monitoring_and_AI\"><\/span>2025\u20132027 Compliance Strategy \u2013 Real\u2011Time Monitoring and AI<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In March 2025, the ADM launched a multi\u2011year compliance plan (2025\u20132027) focused on tech\u2011driven enforcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key upgrades:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real\u2011time data monitoring expanded across all licensed operators.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI and advanced analytics now help detect:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fraud\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money laundering\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspicious betting patterns\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KYC and AML enforcement tightened significantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better player protection tools:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioural tracking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending controls\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved self\u2011exclusion systems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal: a fully transparent gambling ecosystem watched 24\/7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_Reforms_%E2%80%93_Bringing_Land%E2%80%91Based_Gambling_Into_the_Fold\"><\/span>2026 Reforms \u2013 Bringing Land\u2011Based Gambling Into the Fold<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 2026, the reforms reached physical gambling \u2013 slot parlours, betting shops, bingo halls. The aim? Align them with online rules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s new:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New concession tenders launched in Q1 2026 by ADM.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensing packages for gaming machines (AWP\/VLT) start at around \u20ac25 million per package.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail betting and bingo concessions restructured.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stricter rules on:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venue licensing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operating hours\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location bans (e.g., near schools, churches, hospitals)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus: a new revenue\u2011sharing system with local authorities to smooth over national vs. regional tensions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, authorities are cracking down on the illegal gambling market \u2013 estimated at \u20ac30\u201332 billion annually across Europe, facing Italian activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By 2026, Italy will be building a high\u2011control, high\u2011compliance iGaming model. That looks like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smaller but more stable base for licensed operators.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much better transparency and enforcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher barriers for new operators trying to enter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online and land\u2011based rules are finally aligned under one framework.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy is fast becoming one of Europe\u2019s strictest gambling markets, putting sustainability, compliance, and player safety ahead of rapid growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Italy_Taxes_Gambling\"><\/span>How Italy Taxes Gambling?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy taxes gambling operators, not players. This means if you win money on a licensed Italian gambling site, you generally keep all of it. The casino or bookmaker pays the tax bill, not you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system is called GGR-based taxation. GGR stands for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-ggr-and-ngr-casino-revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gross Gaming Revenue<\/a><\/strong>, which is basically what operators earn after paying out winnings. Tax is calculated on that leftover amount, not on every bet placed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tableWrapper\">\n<div class=\"tableInnerWrapper\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>What&#8217;s Being Taxed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>How It&#8217;s Measured<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Sports Betting\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24.5%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On operator profits\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Casino (Slots &amp; Tables)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25.5%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On operator profits\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Poker &amp; Bingo\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25.5%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On operator profits\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail Sports Betting\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On operator profits\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horse Racing\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.5%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On operator profits\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaming Machines (AWP)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~19.25%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On total stakes\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~6.25%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On total stakes\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail Bingo\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.12%\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On ticket sales\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online casino games carry the highest tax at 25.5%, while physical betting shops pay less than their online counterparts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lower rates for retail and horse racing are intentional, designed to keep those sectors financially viable. Gaming machines work a little differently, too, since they&#8217;re taxed on total money put in rather than just profits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of those rates, licensed operators carry a few extra financial responsibilities. There&#8217;s a 3% annual fee on net gaming revenue as a cost of holding the licence, plus a 0.2% contribution ringfenced for responsible gambling programmes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operators also make monthly tax payments to the regulator, and every bet and payout gets logged through Italy&#8217;s centralised SOGEI\/JTS reporting systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The big takeaway is that Italy runs a tightly regulated, operator-taxed system. Players walk away with clean, tax-free winnings, while operators carry a significant and closely monitored financial load.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Wrapping Up&#8230;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy&#8217;s regulatory framework is one of the most defined in Europe, and for operators, that clarity is actually an advantage. You know the licensing requirements, the tax obligations, and you know what compliance looks like.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entering the Italian market comes with a serious checklist, but it also comes with the confidence of operating in a well-governed, high-value jurisdiction that rewards operators who do things right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6922 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-1.webp\" alt=\"Join piegaming now.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-1-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/piegaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-1-768x225.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online casino and sports betting in Italy are legal under ADM regulation. 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