Industry
November 10, 2025
Gambling Tax Hikes Looms as Bulgaria Considers 2026 Budget
Bulgaria’s financial sector has been rocked by plans for tax hikes. Among other things, officials have been considering raising the gambling tax by 5%. Tax Hike Is on the Table Bulgaria’s medium-term budget forecast for 2026-2028 has outlined certain changes to the Eastern European country’s Gambling Act. The amendments will see the country’s gambling tax […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
UK Government Presses Ahead with Gambling Tax Hike
The UK government appears determined to press on with its plans to hike taxes for gambling operators despite warnings from industry leaders that such measures could harm jobs, drive players toward unregulated websites, and reduce funding for British sport. Lawmakers are considering a proportional system with higher taxes for more harmful types of gambling. Online […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
Opposition Criticizes Labor MPs’ Support for Tax Raise on Gambling Companies
In a petition backed by over 100 Labor MPs, Rachel Reeves, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (effectively the government’s chief financial minister) has been asked to raise taxes on gambling companies. The idea is to use the extra revenue to lift benefit restrictions on families with more than two children. However, the proposition […]
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 […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
Mexico Inches Closer to Raising Gambling Tax from 30% to 50%
Mexico’s Senate Committee on Legislative Studies has approved the 2026 Miscellaneous Fiscal Package, which includes a significant hike in taxes on betting and gaming activities. With this move, the country moves closer to accepting part of the President Claudia Sheinbaum administration’s 2026 economic plan, which will see a tax increase on betting and online casino […]
Business
October 28, 2025
Old Math Hides Real Effect of Pennsylvania’s Casino-Backed Property Tax Cuts
For almost two decades, Pennsylvania homeowners have seen their property taxes go down thanks to money from casinos. This year, over $1 billion will go out to lower local school taxes, the most since the program started. However, people are asking if the 20-year-old math used to figure out these payments still matches what is […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
BHA: Open Letter Asks Chancellor to Axe the Racing Tax
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced that the industry has come together in support of the Axe the Racing Tax initiative. In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the industry expressed its concerns with a proposal to harmonize Britain’s gambling tax. Horseracing Industry Opposes RBGD The BHA’s open letter has listed serious […]
Industry
October 27, 2025
BGC: EY Report Warns Against Gambling Tax Hike
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned the government that further gaming taxes could end thousands of jobs and jeopardize the economy. Echoing widespread concerns about the UK’s mulled tax changes, the BGC encouraged the government to prioritize a healthy industry over short-term profits. EY Warns of Devastating Economic Consequences In its address, the […]
Industry
October 17, 2025
KSA to Issue Partial Tax Refunds to Operators Affected by COVID
Although the worst of COVID has passed, the aftereffect of the pandemic continues to lurk. With that in mind, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that operators who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for tax relief. KSA Unveils Partial Refunds for Affected Licensees In its latest announcement, the […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
Entain Might Scale Down Its Presence in the UK as Tax Hike Debates Continue
Entain’s chief executive officer, Stella David, has warned against raising the United Kingdom’s gaming taxes, as it could lead to the shutdown of gambling shops, depriving communities of jobs. Entain Might Reconsider Its Investment Level in the UK Speaking to The Times, David commented on the UK’s mulled gambling tax hike, saying that the passing […]
