Legal
March 24, 2026
Estonian Official Challenges Dismissal over Gambling Tax Error
A dispute over a costly legislative error in Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament, may be heading to court. A longtime adviser is preparing to challenge her dismissal after an oversight in the country’s gambling tax law. The taxation error, which became known in January, resulted in no online casino taxes for 2026. As a result, the […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Estonia Adviser Dismissed After Gambling Tax Blunder
A senior adviser at Estonia’s parliament lost her position after a costly drafting mistake in gambling legislation that is expected to deny the state budget millions of euros. Estonia Loses EUR 4M After Tax Error The error showed up in the Gambling Tax Act approved in December, where incorrect wording excluded online casino operators from […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Boonuspart.ee Acquires Kasiino-boonus.ee in Estonia
Boonuspart.ee, one of Estonia’s leading casino bonus and online casino comparison sites, has taken a significant step to strengthen its local presence by acquiring Kasiino-boonus.ee. “Building the Most Trusted and Informative” Resource The deal brings together two well-known Estonian-language platforms, allowing the combined entity to offer a more complete and reliable resource for players. Kasiino-boonus.ee […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
Estonian Lawmakers Promise Swift Fix to Online Gambling Tax Loophole
The Estonian parliament is scrambling to quickly fix an unintended loophole in the country’s gambling tax law. Lawmakers discovered that a recent revision accidentally allowed online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026. Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, plans to pass an emergency targeted amendment that fixes the issue by restoring gambling taxes on remote casino […]
Casino
January 14, 2026
Estonia Rushes to Fix Tax Error That Lets Online Casinos Off The Hook
A drafting mistake in Estonia’s new gambling tax law has created an unexpected gap that allows internet casino operators to avoid paying taxes in 2026, leading lawmakers to plan fixes. The error came to light after the bill had gone through the Riigikogu and gotten the president’s approval late last year. Clerical Slip Exempts Online […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Estonia Moves Forward with Plans for iGaming Tax Cuts
Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, voted 51-31 to approve a previously announced cut to the country’s gambling tax, reducing it from 6% to 4% – a step toward Estonia’s goal of becoming one of Europe’s next major gambling hubs. Estonia’s Goal to Become iGaming Hub Draws Near Despite Opposition The initiative is being led by MP […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Estonia to Gradually Lower Its Tax on Online Gambling
The Estonian government has approved a plan to gradually lower the online gambling tax rate from 6% to 4%. Proponents of the new legislation say the change will boost Estonia’s attractiveness to international operators and ensure more stable funding for sports and cultural initiatives. Estonia Approves Online Gambling Tax Cut Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus […]
Esports
October 31, 2025
DATA.BET Teams Up with Entain’s Estonian Brands to Spearhead Esports Product
DATA.BET, a provider of cutting-edge esports betting technology and odds, has signed a new deal with Entain NCE, strengthening the latter’s esports footprint in the Baltics, and specifically, Estonia. The partnership covers the Optibet and Klondaika brands and provides them with access to advanced esports betting coverage, along with DATA.BET’s signature solutions, including Odds Feed, […]
Business
October 14, 2025
Yolo’s Bombay Group Makes Key C-Suite Appointments
Bombay Group, a subsidiary of Yolo Group, has unveiled major appointments to its leadership team, including a new chief marketing officer and a new chief digital officer. The appointments come at an important time for the growing luxury brand. Bach to Strengthen Bombay’s Brand Identity According to the announcement, the experienced Rhiannon Bach and Lauren […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
New Bill Aims to Turn Estonia Into the Next European iGaming Hub
A new draft legislation in Estonia, led by Reform Party MP and Legal Affairs Committee chair Madis Timpson, seeks to position the Baltic nation as a European iGaming hub to compete with Malta. Estonia Might Become the Next European iGaming Hub The new bill proposes a gradual reduction of the gambling tax by 0.5 percentage […]