Italy is one of Europe’s largest regulated online gambling markets and has reset its licensing system. Legislative Decree 41/2024 replaced the old €200,000 licenses with €7 million concessions, each limited to one brand, and ADM awarded them in a 2025 tender. For most new entrants, 2026 is a year of acquisition, partnership or B2B supply rather than direct application.
This page replaces our earlier Italy guide, which described the previous licensing model. For markets that are open to new applicants, see our gambling license services.
Italy online gambling: key facts for 2026
| Item | Position in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) |
| Law | Legislative Decree 41/2024 (reorganization of remote gaming) |
| Authorization | Concession, awarded by tender |
| Concession fee | €7 million, in installments |
| Term | Nine years |
| Brands | One brand and website per concession |
| Concessions awarded | 52 to 46 operators (confirmed September 2025) |
| Start of new concessions | November 2025 |
| Annual concession fee | 3% of net gaming revenue |
| Advertising | Banned under the Dignity Decree (2018) |
| Open application window | None at the date of review |
What changed with Legislative Decree 41/2024
- Higher entry cost: €7 million per concession instead of €200,000 per license;
- One brand per concession: the multi-skin model is abolished, so groups need a concession per brand;
- Longer term: nine years;
- Stronger player protection: tighter rules on gaming accounts, limits and self-exclusion;
- Fewer operators: 46 groups took concessions, down from 93 applications in the previous round.
Requirements
- A company incorporated in the EEA, with a secondary office in Italy;
- Anti-mafia declarations and corporate suitability checks on owners and managers;
- A security bond (reported at €500,000 plus a variable component);
- Certified platform and games, connected to ADM’s central systems;
- Responsible gaming, AML and data-protection compliance.
Taxes and fees
Online gambling is taxed on gross gaming revenue by product, reported at about 24.5% for online sports betting and 25.5% for online casino from 2026. Concession holders also pay an annual 3% of net gaming revenue. Corporate tax (IRES) and regional tax (IRAP) apply separately.
Entry routes in 2026
- Acquire a concession holder — the fastest route into the market, subject to ADM approval of the change of control.
- B2B supply — provide certified games or platforms to concession holders.
- Prepare for the next ADM window — no date has been announced.
Our news archive on Italy’s online revenue trends covers the market before the reform.
Italy or another jurisdiction?
- Malta — the hub license for most groups supplying or operating in Italy.
- Romania — a ring-fenced EU market still open to new applicants.
- Netherlands — a regulated market where 2021 licenses expire at the end of 2026.
How Gambling Consulting Expert can help
We assess entry routes into Italy, support due diligence on concession acquisitions and B2B certification, and model the full cost and tax. Contact us.
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