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UK Lawmakers Press For Tax Shake-Up in Gaming Sector

November 20, 2025

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In a sweeping move, MPs on the Treasury Select Committee have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on gaming products and online casinos. The move comes as online casino revenue figures continue to gro...

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

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November 18, 2025

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Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming B...

Australian Casino Tax Policy Shows Promise for Economic Reform and Growth

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November 17, 2025

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State governments across Australia are reconsidering casino tax rates after industry revenues dropped sharply over the past two years. Several economic advisors now argue that lower taxes could actually boost g...

United Kingdom MPs Press Reeves to Raise Gambling Taxes Despite Industry Pushback

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November 8, 2025

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MPs are urging UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to dismiss what they describe as “scaremongering” from the gambling industry and impose higher taxes on its most harmful products, including high-street slot machines ...

Estonia Aims for Gambling Growth with Lower Taxes

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November 5, 2025

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Many regulators and governments are squeezing the gambling industry and making it hard to turn a profit. However, Estonia looks to be going the other way, which may make it an enticing home to many betting comp...

UK Betting Shops Could See Mass Closures with Predicted Tax Hikes

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November 3, 2025

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The UK betting industry could see a major shake-up with tax hikes predicted in remote betting and gaming. Some betting shops have already been closed recently, with bosses threatening that many more could soon ...

UK Gambling Tax Proposals Spark Alarms Over Jobs and Market Risks

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October 27, 2025

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The UK betting and gaming industry faces mounting concern as new research warns that proposed gambling tax hikes could severely damage employment, economic growth, and consumer safety. The analysis, conducted b...

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

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October 21, 2025

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Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, sa...

Chicago Proposes 10.25% Sports Betting Tax for 2026 Budget

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October 20, 2025

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a 10.25% local tax on adjusted gross sports betting revenue as part of his 2026 city budget. The new measure aims to generate approximately $26 million annually and he...

Evoke May Shut Up to 200 Betting Shops Amid UK Tax Hike Fears

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October 14, 2025

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Evoke plc, the parent company of bookmaker William Hill, is reportedly preparing to close a significant portion of its UK betting shop network as the government considers steep gambling tax hikes in the upcomin...

Latvia Gambling Tax Rise Sparks Industry Concerns Over Closures

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October 9, 2025

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The Latvian government’s decision to accelerate planned gambling tax increases by one year has drawn sharp criticism from the country’s leading gaming association. Operators warn that the new rates, set to take...

Estonia’s Gambling Tax Cut Bill: Aiming for Foreign Investment and Sports Funding

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October 2, 2025

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Estonia’s governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Kristen Michal, has introduced a bill proposing significant reductions in the country’s gambling tax rates, with a primary goal of attracting foreign investm...

United Kingdom: Labour MPs Push for Higher Gambling Taxes to End Two-Child Benefit Cap

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September 26, 2025

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Rachel Reeves, United Kingdom's Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing mounting pressure from her own backbenches as more than 100 Labour MPs demand that gambling companies pay higher taxes to help finance the ...

Latvia’s Gambling Tax Overhaul: Increased Levies and Regulatory Shake-Up in 2026

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September 24, 2025

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Latvia has revealed a substantial restructuring of its gambling sector as part of the 2026 state budget, which includes sharp tax increases and the integration of gambling oversight into the country’s tax admin...

Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package Includes Drastic Increase in Gambling Taxes

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September 11, 2025

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In a bold move, Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package has proposed a substantial tax hike on gambling, targeting both land-based and online operators. The current tax rate, set at 30%, could surge to 50%, placing Mexi...

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UK Lawmakers Press For Tax Shake-Up in Gaming Sector

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

Australian Casino Tax Policy Shows Promise for Economic Reform and Growth

United Kingdom MPs Press Reeves to Raise Gambling Taxes Despite Industry Pushback

Estonia Aims for Gambling Growth with Lower Taxes

UK Betting Shops Could See Mass Closures with Predicted Tax Hikes

UK Gambling Tax Proposals Spark Alarms Over Jobs and Market Risks

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Chicago Proposes 10.25% Sports Betting Tax for 2026 Budget

Evoke May Shut Up to 200 Betting Shops Amid UK Tax Hike Fears

Latvia Gambling Tax Rise Sparks Industry Concerns Over Closures

Estonia’s Gambling Tax Cut Bill: Aiming for Foreign Investment and Sports Funding

United Kingdom: Labour MPs Push for Higher Gambling Taxes to End Two-Child Benefit Cap

Latvia’s Gambling Tax Overhaul: Increased Levies and Regulatory Shake-Up in 2026

Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package Includes Drastic Increase in Gambling Taxes

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