Sports betting in Italy is legal when conducted through operators licensed by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM). Unauthorized sports wagering, whether online or offline, is strictly prohibited under Italian criminal law, and violators may face fines or criminal charges (1).
To offer sports betting services, operators must obtain a ADM-issued license and comply with stringent technical and financial requirements. Both land-based and online fixed-odds sports betting are regulated, ensuring transparency and consumer protection across the Italian market (1)(2).
"Generally, in Italy, all gambling activities are subject to a system of licences and authorisations, except for national lotteries, which are under a State monopoly. In this case, the managing Authority is the Agenzia delle dogane e dei monopoli (Customs and Monopolies Agency), adm.gov.it." (2)
Licensed sports betting operators are exempt from input VAT deductions on gambling activities but remain subject to specific gaming duties and levies. Revenue from regulated sports betting contributes to public funds and supports responsible gaming initiatives under ADM oversight (2).
Source:
https://www.adm.gov.it/portale/en/-/faq-giochi
https://vat-one-stop-shop.ec.europa.eu/national-vat-rules/italy-vat-rules_en
Last updated: 22-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
