Italy’s legal gaming sector is entering a pivotal phase of evaluation and planning, as industry stakeholders prepare to convene on Thursday, 17 July at 11:00 a.m. for a major conference titled “The Future of Entertainment: Market, Regulation and Innovation.” The event, hosted by the ADI Concessionaires Section of AS.TRO – Confindustria SIT, will take place at the Adnkronos Information Palace in Piazza Mastai, right in the heart of Rome.
The gathering is designed around three core themes — a regulated and transparent market, legislative stability, and growth through innovation — and will serve as a key forum for assessing both the present landscape and long-term outlook of Italy’s public gaming system, with special attention paid to land-based operations and amusement machines.
Strengthening the Legal Gaming Sector Through Dialogue
The country’s legal gaming industry, long subject to fragmented legislation and policy uncertainty, views this meeting as a timely chance to restore dialogue with institutional actors and outline a shared strategic direction. As part of the proceedings, attendees will be presented with a fresh economic report from CGIA Mestre. The study includes updated metrics on revenue, employment levels, fiscal contributions, and the sector’s role in supporting Italy’s GDP.
In addition to economic insights, the event will mark the launch of the campaign titled “2,500 Square Centimetres of Legality.” This initiative aims to raise awareness around the importance of legal, land-based gaming venues, portraying them as transparent and socially responsible environments — a direct counterpoint to the risks associated with illicit or unregulated gaming channels.
Experts, Operators, and Institutions Join the Conversation
The conference is expected to attract a broad cross-section of the regulated gaming ecosystem, from corporate executives to policy specialists and technical professionals. Andrea Bassi, an economic journalist for Il Messaggero, will moderate the panel discussions. Industry representatives scheduled to share their perspectives include Armando Iaccarino, Gennaro Parlati, Marco Piatti, Giuseppe Volpe, and Marco Zega.
Closing remarks will be delivered by two high-profile government figures: Senator Massimo Garavaglia, who chairs the Senate Finance and Treasury Committee, and Mario Lollobrigida, Director of Gaming at the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM). Their presence signals a strong level of institutional engagement and highlights the sector’s ongoing call for regulatory clarity and sustainable policy support.
Gaming Industry’s Fiscal and Social Contributions Underlined
Italy’s regulated land-based gaming sector currently generates more than €11.5 billion in annual turnover. However, its influence extends well beyond financial figures. The industry promotes itself as a major contributor to state revenue, a safeguard against illegal gambling operations, and a participant in initiatives to mitigate problem gambling.
Companies aligned with AS.TRO — including Cirsa, Codere Network, Netwin, and NTS — are working to advance a model of gaming that is both modern and accountable. Their collective vision is for an industry that operates under legal protections, encourages sustainable practices, and provides reliable entertainment options in a digital age.
Path Toward Reform and Recognition of Regulated Entertainment
The Rome conference on 17 July is not merely a forum for discussion — it represents an important moment to shape future policy. Organizers are positioning it as a space to collect valuable stakeholder input, with the goal of crafting a coherent and comprehensive reform of the country’s public gaming regulations.
By putting forward a shared vision for the sector, the event intends to reposition regulated gaming as a legitimate, strategically important component of Italy’s economy. The aim is to ensure it receives the investment, oversight, and protection it requires to thrive in a fast-evolving entertainment landscape.
Source:
‘’Italy’s regulated Gaming sector under the spotlight: AS.TRO Event in Rome to address future of legal entertainment’’, sigma.world, July 14, 2025.
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