The Netherlands is entering a significant phase in the development of its regulated online gambling market as the first wave of gambling licences granted after the October 2021 market opening approaches the end of its initial five-year term. The renewal process is expected to become one of the most closely watched regulatory developments for Dutch operators during 2026....
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Taxation
July 23, 2026
Bulgaria rejects higher gambling tax, keeps current advertising rules
Bulgaria has decided not to proceed with opposition proposals that sought to increase the country's gambling tax and introduce stricter advertising restrictions for gambling operators. The decision follows parliamentary discussions...
Taxation
June 24, 2026
Dutch gambling tax rises miss revenue forecasts, KSA review finds
A Dutch review found the 2025 gambling-tax rise produced about €2 million rather than the forecast €108 million; 2026 is also projected below target.
iGaming News, Taxation
January 7, 2026
Montenegro gambling tax changes spark industry turmoil
Montenegro’s gambling industry is facing a period of significant uncertainty and operational disruption following last-minute changes to the country’s personal income tax rules on gambling winnings. Licensed operators have raised...
iGaming News, Taxation
January 5, 2026
Gibraltar Minister to engage with UK on gambling tax changes
Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, has confirmed that he will continue to engage constructively with the UK government regarding the recent decisions to raise gambling taxes....
Business & Finance
November 13, 2025
UKGC reports Q2 gambling revenue ahead of Budget
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released its latest statistics for the second quarter of 2025, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the nation’s gambling industry ahead of the Autumn...
iGaming News, Laws
November 10, 2025
PwC report warns higher gambling taxes fuel black market
A recent study by PwC, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has shed light on how increased gambling taxes and tighter regulations across Europe have affected market growth,...
iGaming News, Taxation
November 10, 2025
Northern Irish lawmakers urge UK gambling tax increase
A new wave of political pressure has emerged from Northern Ireland as lawmakers join the ongoing debate in the United Kingdom regarding the taxation of gambling activities. With Chancellor Rachel...
iGaming News, Taxation
November 10, 2025
Bulgaria to raise gambling tax to 25% from January 2026
The Bulgarian government has officially approved an increase in the national gambling tax rate, raising it from 20% to 25% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) effective January 2026. The move,...
iGaming News, Taxation
October 31, 2025
Estonia plans lower gambling tax from 6% to 4%
The Estonian Government has approved a proposal to amend the Gambling Tax Act, reducing the online gambling tax rate from 6% to 4%. The measure, according to the authorities, aims...
iGaming News, Taxation
October 15, 2025
Poland plans higher tax on gambling winnings by 2026
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...
Finance News, iGaming News
October 15, 2025
KSA reports 16% drop in Dutch online gambling revenue
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has reported a significant downturn in the performance of the regulated online gambling sector in the Netherlands during the first half of the year....
iGaming News, Taxation
October 8, 2025
Latvia gambling industry warns of tax rise impact
Latvia’s gambling industry has issued a strong warning against the government’s proposed increases in gambling taxes, arguing that the measures could have the opposite effect of what policymakers intend. The...
iGaming News, Taxation
August 8, 2025
Gordon Brown urges gambling tax hike to fund benefit reforms
Former Labour Prime Minister and Chancellor Gordon Brown has publicly called on the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to increase taxes on the gambling industry. He argues that...
iGaming News, Laws
July 14, 2025
Germany’s GlüStV 2021: New Gambling Law Explained
Many stakeholders in the gambling industry are grappling with the implications of Germany's GlüStV 2021, a regulatory framework designed to modernize the country's approach to online gaming. This new legislation...
iGaming News, Taxation
June 24, 2025
How National Gambling Licences Aid Tax Avoidance
Over the years, national gambling licences have become a pivotal element in the global gaming industry, often providing a legal framework that facilitates tax optimization strategies for operators. These licences...
Opinion & Commentary
March 13, 2025
UK Gambling Reform: Open Door for the Black Market?
The UK’s new gambling levy and slot limits could shake up the industry. Will they protect players or push them to black markets?
iGaming News, Taxation
November 30, 2023
BGC’s Alert: UK Gambling Tax Risks
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has voiced its concerns to the UK Chancellor, cautioning against the implementation of a proposed gambling tax simplification measure. The BGC warns that such...