It has been a week of good news and bad news for the Italian gaming authorities. Figures for the first quarter of 2007 show total tax revenues from the gaming sector have grown 13 percent compared to the previous year, with the slot business continuing to contribute the largest increase. The Finance Ministry indicates on its website that the sum of €3.4bn has entered its coffers with particularly strong growth in the income generated by slot machines and instant lotteries (scratchcards).
