Govt gambling revenue up 22.3% in 2016 (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, March 6 - Government revenue from gaming and gambling rose 22.3% or 2.654 billion euros in 2016, the internal revenue service said Monday. The fight against tax evasion notched a record 19 billion euros, it said. Tax and licensing revenue from the gaming and gambling sector has risen steadily over the past few years, even during the recent recession.