Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has called for an earlier review of the country’s online gambling tax reduction as the government works on its 2027 budget and reassesses whether the policy is delivering the additional tax revenue originally expected. The proposal places Estonia’s gambling tax framework under renewed scrutiny less than a year after the Riigikogu approved a phased reduction designed to make the country more attractive to international online casino operators. The review is taking place against a backdrop of weaker-than-expected tax receipts and continuing pressure on public spending....
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