In January 2025, the Dutch authorities implemented an increase in the gambling tax rate, raising it from 30.5% to 34.2%. The primary objective behind this decision was to enhance state revenue generated from the regulated gambling sector. However, six months into the new regime, a growing body of evidence suggests that the policy may have done more harm than good. According to recent data, the tax hike has coincided with a notable decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) from both land-based and online operators, along with a marked increase in consumer migration......

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