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Betting sites in Italy for 2026

Online sports betting is legal in Italy when offered by a concession holder supervised by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) on a .it site. Independent scoring, sources cited, prices from live feeds when available. This page is informational and does not list a scored operator roster for Italy.

Legal status

Sports betting law in Italy

Online sports betting is legal in Italy when offered by a concession holder supervised by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) on a .it site.

Regulator	Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)
Statutory age	18+
Currency	EUR (€)
Tax on winnings	Sports-betting winnings from ADM-licensed operators are not directly taxed in the hands of the player.

Italy runs a concession model in which the State contracts the exercise of gambling to a limited number of operators rather than issuing open licences.
New online concessions under D.Lgs 41/2024 are nine-year, non-renewable and awarded by public tender, with a one-off entry fee of 7 million euro per concession.
Licensed platforms must use certified servers, verify player identity and connect directly to ADM systems, and only .it sites carrying the ADM logo may serve Italian residents.

Sites

Sports betting sites for Italy

We publish a scored review only for operators whose current local licence we have verified against the regulator, or whose own terms do not restrict Italy readers. That check has not cleared for Italy yet, so no ranked roster is listed on this page. Read the methodology for how we score, or open the reviews index for markets where the check has cleared.

Methodology

How we rank sites for Italy

Every scored review on the site follows the same eight-check rubric. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

Licensing and safety. We verify the operator is currently licensed by the local regulator, and we cite the regulator record.
Mobile experience. We test the mobile site or app for load speed, sign-up flow, deposit flow and place-a-bet flow before we score it.
Offers and terms. We read the full terms behind any welcome offer or free bet, and we score it against the visible headline.
Reputation and complaints. We read the operator record with the regulator and check independent complaints trackers for unresolved issues.
Price competitiveness. We compare the operator’s current prices on a fixed basket of markets against the market median and against the sharpest published book.
Market coverage. We list the sports, competitions and market types the operator offers and flag notable gaps.
Payments and speed. We test deposits and withdrawals on the payment methods that most readers in the market use.
Customer support. We test live chat and email response and check the operator publishes a UK-style dispute route or its local equivalent.

Sports

Popular sports for betting in Italy

Ordered by domestic attention, based on published participation and viewership data. Full sources are cited at the foot of this page.

Serie A football
UEFA Champions League
Serie B football
Lega Basket Serie A
SuperLega volleyball
Tennis (ATP and WTA)
MotoGP and Formula 1
Cycling (Giro d'Italia)
Peroni Top10 rugby

Major events readers follow

FIFA World Cup (Every four years)
UEFA European Championship (Every four years)
Giro d'Italia (Annual)

Offers

A note on promotional offers in Italy

Local rules limit the kind of promotional wording an operator can use for Italy. This site does not list welcome offers or free-bet claims for readers here.

Payments

Payment methods used for online betting in Italy

Availability and speeds are typical for the market and vary by operator.

Method	Type	Speed	Note
Visa	card	Instant	Debit and credit cards remain the most popular way to pay for e-commerce in Italy.
Mastercard	card	Instant	Widely accepted for deposits at licensed .it sites.
PostePay	prepaid voucher	Instant	Poste Italiane prepaid card that is a mainstream Italian online payment option.
PayPal	e-wallet	Instant	Listed among the most popular digital wallets in Italy.
Skrill	e-wallet	Instant	Listed among the most popular digital wallets in Italy.
Google Pay	e-wallet	Instant	Listed among the most popular digital wallets in Italy.
Bank transfer	bank transfer	1-2 days	Bank transfers rank among the preferred Italian payment categories, mainly for withdrawals.

Identity checks

KYC and identity verification

Licensed operators must verify a new account before it can deposit or withdraw, and must run anti-money-laundering checks throughout the account life. Expect to submit a government photo ID, a proof of address dated within the last three months, and a proof of the payment method you plan to use. Underage accounts must be identified and closed. Winnings from an unverified account cannot be paid out.

Safer gambling

Safer gambling in Italy

18+. Il gioco puo causare dipendenza patologica. Numero verde 800 558822.

Helpline: Telefono Verde Nazionale per le problematiche legate al gioco d'azzardo (TVNGA), 800 558822, Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00 CET. Website

Self-exclusion: Registro Unico degli Auto-esclusi (RUA). A citizen with SPID credentials can request exclusion from remote gambling for 30, 60 or 90 days or indefinitely; the block prevents opening new accounts and playing with any existing account held with any remote concession holder. Learn how it works

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Online sports betting is legal in Italy when offered by a concession holder supervised by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) on a .it site.

The statutory minimum age for online sports betting in Italy is 18.

Sports-betting winnings from ADM-licensed operators are not directly taxed in the hands of the player.

Every licensed operator holds a record on the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli register at https://www.adm.gov.it/. Check the operator name against that record before you register.

Yes. Licensed operators must verify a new account before it can deposit or withdraw, and must re-verify if the account changes materially.

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