The Irish government has announced plans to double the pool betting duty from 1 per cent to 2 per cent as part of its broader strategy to prepare for the expansion and modernisation of the country’s betting and gambling sector. The decision, revealed by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe during his 2026 budget presentation to the Dáil Éireann, will not come into effect until the 2027 budget, allowing the government and stakeholders sufficient time to consult and plan accordingly....

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