Online bingo is legal in Italy and operates under a strictly regulated framework overseen by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), the national customs and monopolies agency (1). The online bingo concessions are granted by the ADM to bingo halls that meet all safety and protective requirements of player privacy, and can only be exercised by owners of bingo halls and by concessionaires for online gaming (1). Italy was the first country in the European Union to regulate gambling activities, with legislation approved in 2006 that laid the groundwork for legal online gaming operations (2).
Online bingo requires operators to obtain specific concessions from the ADM through a public tender process, with bingo hall concessions lasting six years and renewable only once (1). Under Law 197/2022, these concessions were extended to December 31, 2024 (1). Operators must comply with stringent requirements including financial guarantees, technical standards for platform security, player protection measures to prevent underage gambling, and anti-money laundering procedures (2). The ADM maintains comprehensive oversight responsibilities including issuing gambling licenses, monitoring compliance, collecting taxes, and combating illegal gambling activities (2).
"The online bingo concessions are granted by the ADM to bingo halls that meet all the safety and protective requirements of player privacy. The online bingo protocol was adopted and can only be exercised both by the owners of the bingo halls and by the concessionaires for online gaming."
The regulatory framework aims to ensure fair play, consumer protection, and prevent issues like money laundering and underage gambling through strict compliance standards (2). Italy's gaming market generated significant revenue in 2023, with the online sector representing 21% of total spending and showing constant growth (1). Licensed operators must implement responsible gaming measures including self-exclusion options, spending limits, and access to problem gambling resources to maintain their legal status (2).
Source:
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/gaming-law-2024/italy
https://ecogra.org/igaming/igaming-insights-italy-online-gambling-market/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
