Focus on Italy’s Regulated Gambling Sector: AS.TRO Rome Event to Explore the Future of Legal Entertainment

The title captures the three core pillars shaping the future of the industry: a regulated and transparent market, clear and stable legislation, and innovation-driven growth. The event will serve as a strategic platform to assess the current landscape and future outlook of Italy’s public gambling sector, with a particular emphasis on land-based operations and amusement machines.

Legal Gambling at a Crossroads: A Time for Structured Dialogue

Italy’s legal gambling sector is undergoing a critical transformation. Following years of fragmented regulation and ongoing debate, this event is seen as a catalyst for renewed institutional dialogue and the creation of a long-term strategic vision.

The event will begin with the presentation of a new report by CGIA Mestre, a reputable economic research institute. The study offers up-to-date insights on revenue, employment, tax contributions, and the industry’s impact on national GDP.

In conjunction, the campaign “2,500 Square Centimeters of Legality” will be launched—an awareness initiative that underscores the role of physical gaming venues as legal, transparent, and socially responsible spaces, in stark contrast to unregulated or illegal alternatives.


Industry Leaders Steer the Conversation

Top figures from Italy’s regulated gambling ecosystem will come together at the conference, including industry leaders, regulatory experts, and technology professionals. Moderated by Andrea Bassi, economics journalist at Il Messaggero, the panel will feature speakers such as Armando Iaccarino, Gennaro Parlati, Marco Piatti, Giuseppe Volpe, and Marco Zega.

The event will close with remarks from two prominent institutional figures:

  • Senator Massimo Garavaglia, President of the Senate’s Finance and Treasury Committee
  • Mario Lollobrigida, Head of Gaming Affairs at Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM)

Their presence underscores the importance of regulatory involvement in ensuring legal clarity and long-term sustainability for the sector.


The Economic and Public Value of Italy’s Gambling Sector

Italy’s legal gambling industry generates over €11.5 billion annually in turnover from land-based operations alone. Beyond the numbers, the sector plays a vital role in combating illegal gambling, contributes significantly to tax revenues, and participates actively in responsible gambling efforts.

In this context, AS.TRO and its key members—Cirsa, Codere Network, Netwin, and NTS—are advocating for a modern and responsible model of entertainment: one that is regulated, sustainable, and legally protected. Their mission is to reinforce the legal channel’s role as both an economic driver and a stabilizing force in an increasingly digitalized market.


A Strategic Opportunity to Shape the Future of Regulated Entertainment

The July 17 event in Rome is not just a forum for listening—it’s a platform for policy input. Its goal is to gather meaningful perspectives to support a comprehensive reform of the public gaming framework and to lay the groundwork for a governance model that is more robust, transparent, and future-facing.

As policymakers and stakeholders prepare to engage, this initiative aims to bring regulated entertainment back onto the public policy agenda—not as a fringe issue, but as a strategic industry worth investment, reform, and protection.


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