The Italian government has declined the proposed land-based gambling reform package. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office returned the draft legislation to the drafting stage, signaling further postponement of regulatory changes.
Legislative Process and Next Steps
The rejected document, known as the Decreto di Riordino del Gioco Fisico, aimed to update regulations governing physical gaming venues across the country. Officials have sent the proposal back for revision rather than advancing it to the next legislative phase. This decision halts the current reform timeline and leaves the existing framework in place while lawmakers reassess the text.The return of the draft indicates that the executive branch requires additional adjustments before approving the measures. Industry stakeholders must now await a revised version of the decree. Earlier attempts to modernize Italy’s land-based gaming regulations faced extended review periods, and the current setback aligns with that pattern of legislative caution.