Italian gambling’s regulatory affairs have been left in limbo following last week’s resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, which signals the likely break-up of Italy’s coalition government.

Chaos followed Mario’s resignation, as President Sergio Mattarella called for Parliament to be dissolved and for a snap General Election to be brought forward to 25 September – a year ahead of schedule.

All government policy affairs have been abruptly suspended as Forza Italia and Lega Parties, the right-wing of a fragile coalition, refuse to work with the populist Five Star Movement.

A regulatory deadlock stands in the way of government agencies adopting the ‘Reorganisation Law’ proposed by the Ministry of the Economy.