The proposed levy will be distributed between youth development programmes, women's football and problem gambling prevention.
A new parliamentary bill introduced in the Senate has proposed imposing a 2% levy on all domestic football bets to establish a dedicated funding stream for Italy’s football system.
Bill 1902, tabled by Senator Paolo Marcheschi on 14 May 2026 as part of a broader Disegno di Legge, aimed to tackle what lawmakers describe as ongoing crises in Italian football. This included rising club debts, diminishing competitiveness and challenges in youth player development.
It was assigned to the 7th Standing Committee in its drafting capacity on 2 July 2026 and would come into effect on 1 January 2027.
The levy will apply to all domestic football bets placed within Italy, both in physical betting shops and online. It will apply to matches organised by the Italian Football Federation (Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio, FIGC) and its affiliated professional and amat..
