Italy Budget Proposes Fifth Lottery Draw

Italy’s draft 2027 budget includes a fifth weekly draw for Lotto and SuperEnalotto as part of a package of gambling measures. It also proposes a settlement mechanism for outstanding slot-machine concession payments dating back to 2015. The additional weekly draw would cover Lotto, SuperEnalotto and associated games. The technical report accompanying the bill estimates additional state profit of €30.5 million in 2027, rising to €43.1 million a year from 2028. The first-year forecast comprises €15.7 million from Lotto and €14.8 million from SuperEnalotto.