Italy’s iGaming market has entered a new era of regulation and consolidation, as the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) aggressively strengthens oversight and compliance. In 2025, ADM collected a record €365 million in license fees alone far exceeding expectations and signaled a major shift in the country’s digital gaming landscape. The cost of operating legally skyrocketed from €200,000 to €7 million per license, reducing the number of active operators from 81 to just 46.
This tightening of regulations isn’t only about revenue it’s about enforcing integrity and legal compliance. ADM has targeted illegal platforms with unprecedented rigor, shutting down 721 unlicensed sites in 2024. Operators are now subject to stricter Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules, increased compliance inspections, and technology-driven oversight that centralizes monitoring of financial flows and gaming operations.
For operators, the implications are clear: without an ADM license, your platform is not only untrusted but also illegal. Slots, sports betting, and casino operators all fall under this heightened scrutiny. ADM’s proactive stance ensures that only licensed operators can compete, leveling the playing field and fostering a more transparent and secure gaming environment.
Italy’s iGaming landscape has shifted from a fragmented market to a tightly regulated arena where compliance is mandatory, and enforcement is unwavering. ADM isn’t just issuing licenses it is redefining the rules of participation, setting the stage for a safer, more competitive, and highly regulated industry. For international operators eyeing expansion, securing an ADM license is no longer optional it’s a prerequisite for survival and growth in Italy.
