The future of Italy’s legal gambling sector hinges on building a predictable regulatory framework that unifies physical and digital operations into a single cohesive market structure. Speaking at the Campidoglio during the "Vision 2030" industry talks in Rome, Imma Romano, Director of Institutional Relations at Codere Italia, outlined a strategic perspective focused on long-term policy stability, omni-channel integration, and sustainable investment planning across regulated markets.
 

Omni-Channel Integration Replacing Siloed Frameworks

As consumer behavior evolves, the distinction between online gaming and land-based retail venues continues to blur. According to Codere Italia a unit of the international Codere Group operating across Europe and Latin America regulatory frameworks must adapt to this convergence rather than treating digital and physical channels as separate economic entities.

The primary policy objective for lawmakers is establishing regulatory parity and structural balance between models. Rather than positioning digital channels against physical retail networks, an integrated framework provides operators with a unified compliance structure, supporting omnichannel operations and long-term business strategy.

Regulatory Stability and International Investment Strategy

A central theme of the presentation was the negative impact of frequent legislative shifts on medium- and long-term capital allocation. Unpredictable policy adjustments particularly regarding taxation and operating levies complicate financial planning and restrict the capital operators can commit to compliance infrastructure and responsible gambling programs.

For international gaming groups comparing global market opportunities, regulatory stability serves as a primary metric for investment decisions. Frequent changes to tax rates or licensing conditions create market friction and reduce long-term capital deployment. Romano emphasized that establishing clear, durable regulatory foundations before 2030 remains essential for protecting employment, maintaining supervised retail networks, and sustaining the legal gambling ecosystem.

Fostering High-Level Regulatory Dialogue

The ongoing alignment of the Italian market with international industry standards depends heavily on institutional engagement between policymakers, industry leaders, and legal experts. High-level conferences and collaborative panel discussions provide a critical platform for bridging commercial objectives with regulatory analysis.

Ongoing industry dialogues support balanced policy formulation, ensuring that state authorities and commercial stakeholders work together to build a secure, transparent, and multi-channel regulated gaming market.

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