New Italian Bill Seeks 2% Levy on Football Wagers
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Italy considers a 2% levy on domestic football bets as a new revenue source for the national game.
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The FIGC is required to compile a certified annual report outlining funds received and their allocation each year.
A new proposal called for a 2% levy on all domestic football bets to create a funding stream for Italy’s football system.
Bill 1902 was introduced on 14 May 2026 by Senator Paolo Marcheschi, as part of a broader Disegno di Legge, and aims to address ongoing problems in Italian football, such as rising club debts, reduced competitiveness, and youth development challenges.
On 2 July 2026, the proposal was assigned to the 7th Standing Committee in its drafting capacity, with implementation set for 1 January 2027.
Under this bill, a 2% levy will be collected from both retail and online wagers who placed bets on matches organized by the Italian Football Federation (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC)).Â
Licensed concessionaires that collect football wagers are required to remit the 2% levy to the FIGC quarterly. The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the government’s sports delegate will set the payment and reporting rules within six months of the law’s enactment.
The FIGC is tasked with reallocating the funds in accordance with statutory minimum distribution requirements.
The levy has been under discussion within the industry for some time. In April, outgoing FIGC president Gabriele Gravina supported a tax on football betting turnover or winnings in an 11-page report submitted to a Chamber of Deputies committee.
The aim was to allocate about €230 million ($262.8 million) a year from state finances to a special football fund managed by the FIGC. Each year, FIGC must submit a certified funding report to the prime minister’s office, detailing income received and its distribution.
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Bill 1902 was introduced on 14 May 2026 by Senator Paolo Marcheschi, as part of a broader Disegno di Legge, and aims to address ongoing problems in Italian football, such as rising club debts, reduced competitiveness, and youth development challenges.
On 2 July 2026, the proposal was assigned to the 7th Standing Committee in its drafting capacity, with implementation set for 1 January 2027.
Under this bill, a 2% levy will be collected from both retail and online wagers who placed bets on matches organized by the Italian Football Federation (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC)).Â
Licensed concessionaires that collect football wagers are required to remit the 2% levy to the FIGC quarterly. The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the government’s sports delegate will set the payment and reporting rules within six months of the law’s enactment.
The FIGC is tasked with reallocating the funds in accordance with statutory minimum distribution requirements.
The levy has been under discussion within the industry for some time. In April, outgoing FIGC president Gabriele Gravina supported a tax on football betting turnover or winnings in an 11-page report submitted to a Chamber of Deputies committee.
The aim was to allocate about €230 million ($262.8 million) a year from state finances to a special football fund managed by the FIGC. Each year, FIGC must submit a certified funding report to the prime minister’s office, detailing income received and its distribution.
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