Italian Gambling Levy: What the 2027 Budget Law Might Impose and Why the Figure Keeps Moving

Italy targets $2.13 billion in gambling revenue under 2027 budget plan

Italy is considering higher taxes and changes to lottery commissions and gambling concession fees as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government seeks nearly €1.9 billion ($2.13 billion) from the sector between 2027 and 2029. The draft budgetary plan submitted to Brussels projects gambling revenue of €718 million ($804.16 million) annually in 2027 and 2028, followed by €478 million ($535.36...

Italy targets €700m in gambling taxes under 2027 budget

Italy’s government has approved 2027 Budget Law draft, with gambling expected to contribute €700m in tax revenue. The estimate is lower than earlier projections ranging from €400m–€500m to €1bn. Italy is said to use the gambling revenue to finance a larger plan worth €26bn in 2027 and €27m in 2028. The budget must first be […]

Italian Gambling Levy: What the 2027 Budget Law Might Impose and Why the Figure Keeps Moving

The Italian gambling levy announced with the 2027 budget law approved on 28 October 2026 by the Government should raise around 700 million euro from the sector, and the collection mechanism now under discussion, which combines a higher charge on gaming machines with paid extensions of concessions that expire at the end of this year,… The post Italian Gambling Levy: What the 2027 Budget Law Might Impose and Why the Figure Keeps Moving appeared fi…