By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Deputy minister Lucia Albano opposed amendments proposing higher taxes on gaming machines with cash prizes. At a Budget Committee meeting on 13 October 2026, she warned that another increase could reduce play volumes and overall tax receipts; the amendments were rejected.
The deputy minister warned higher gaming-machine taxes could reduce play volumes and overall tax receipts.
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Venue owners must complete the course and hold a valid certificate by 31 December 2026 to meet Piedmont’s requirement.
Operators can challenge the flat daily taxable base, but the cited ruling requires solid documentary proof.
The petition’s referral to Justice and Finance committees places gambling rules on their review agenda for safety, health and crime.
The analysis proposes venue diversification, tax study, an ADM sandbox and staff training as options for Italy’s land-based sector.
Authorities identify remote gambling as the highest-risk channel and call for fewer defensive reports with better-quality information.