Italians Lose €22 Billion Annually to Gambling, Report Reveals

Italians lose €22 billion on gambling every year says new report

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 27 - Italians lose €22 billion euros on gambling every year, a new report from the country's top trade union and leading consumer group said Wednesday. Gambling is soaring in Italy, the report said. In 2025, total gambling volume reached a record €165.34 billion, a 5% increase over the previous year. This figure is equivalent to 7.3% of GDP. But citizens' losses are also rising, amounting to €21.88 billion, a figure roughly comparable to a government budget. Each adult spen...

By ANSA