
The Polish Ministry of Finance has announced its intention to raise the tax rate on gambling winnings from the current 10 percent to 15 percent starting in January 2026. The reform proposal, which would amend the Personal Income Tax Act, also seeks to extend the tax to cover gambling winnings earned from outside Poland. Under the draft plan, Polish residents would be required to pay the new tax rate on both domestic and international gambling income, whether obtained through licensed local operators or foreign and EU-based gambling platforms....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
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Why Cyprus is accused of slow action on casino licences
Over the past few years, Cyprus has faced mounting criticism regarding the sluggish processing of casino licences, a situation that raises concerns about the country's regulatory efficiency and economic strategy....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
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Gibraltar Gambling Act 2025 modernises gaming rules
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Gambling Law & Taxation
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Gambling Law & Taxation
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Gambling Law & Taxation
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Gambling Law & Taxation
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Latvia brings forward gambling tax rise to 18%
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Gambling Law & Taxation
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Just when the spotlight was on the booming casino industry in Cyprus, allegations have emerged involving significant tax avoidance strategies linked to the British Crown dependency of Jersey. These accusations...
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