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Italy launches new online gambling regime
Italy has officially launched a new nine-year licensing regime for online gambling, marking the first phase of its 2024 gambling sector reorganization.
Approved by the EU’s Official Journal, the new regime requires a €7m authorization fee per license. Moreover, operators will also pay a 3% operating fee. To qualify, operators must have headquarters within the European Economic Area (EEA), have a valid license, and prove that they have revenues of at least €3m over the past two fiscal years.
The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) expects 50 operators to apply, generating €350m in fees and €100m annually from concession fees. Anti-corruption guarantees require a €750,000 deposit and a €3.7m final guarantee, with ongoing variable payments tied to operational performance.
Italy’s second gambling phase
Phase 2, set to launch in 2025, will focus on resolving land-based gambling issues and reforming the controversial Dignity Decree, which banned gambling advertisements in 2019. With decreased tax revenue of 6% in 2023, Italy aims to strengthen its gambling sector and position itself as the leader of the European gambling market.
Operators can apply till May 30, 2025, with a nine-month review period. Each operator can apply for up to five concessions, paying €4m upon award and €3m upon launch within six months.
FAQs
Is gambling legal in Italy?
Gambling in Italy is legal and regulated.
What is the legal gambling age in Italy?
The legal gambling age in Italy is 18 years old.
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