{"id":281817,"date":"2023-07-20T07:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T12:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=281817"},"modified":"2023-07-20T11:15:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T16:15:10","slug":"major-gambling-reforms-on-the-table-in-italy-as-new-laws-come-into-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/major-gambling-reforms-on-the-table-in-italy-as-new-laws-come-into-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Gambling Reforms on the Table in Italy as New Laws Come Into Force"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italy\u2019s Chamber of Deputies greenlighted major legislative reforms last week when it approved the country\u2019s new Tax Delegation Law framework. Now residing in the Senate, the legislation includes an entire section on gambling, a follow-up to previous reforms<\/a> that will pave the way for an almost complete overhaul of the industry.<\/p>\n

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The Italian Senate holds a legislative session. The chamber is finalizing new tax laws that will lead to gambling reforms. (Image: Alamy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In its session on July 12, with 182 votes in favor and 97 against, the Chamber of Deputies approved the draft laws, which the Council of Ministers had approved on March 16. They contain the changes introduced by the Finance Commission, which concluded its examination of potential reforms earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Within 24 months from the date of entry into force of the law, the Italian government<\/a> will have to adopt the legislative decrees for the revision of the tax system. This will include the gambling reforms, meaning operators have a long road of uncertainty ahead.<\/p>\n

Unlucky Number 13<\/h2>\n

Article 13 of the Tax Delegation Law<\/a> stipulates that the government must implement a \u201creorganization of the current provisions on public gaming.\u201d It will do so \u201cwithout prejudice to the organizational model of public games based on the concession and authorization regime.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The legislation also indicates that a new program to combat illegal gaming will appear. The Ministry of Economy and Finance will lead the way and present an annual report to the Chamber of Deputies and Senate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Among other measures, the primary focuses are the protection of minors and the prevention of illegal gaming. To achieve this, legislators will work to create technical and regulatory measures that are expected to guarantee full protection from gambling harm<\/a>. They will also incorporate regulations to prevent gambling disorders and underage gambling.<\/p>\n

The list of potential reforms is exhaustive, covering virtually every aspect of gambling. Among the key points under consideration are:<\/p>\n