Tax on Bets Cut to 5% in Major Policy Shift Kenya’s Parliament has approved a sharp drop in excise duty on betting stakes, lowering it from 15% to 5% under the 2025 Finance Bill. The proposed change, pending President William Ruto’s signature, marks a complete reversal of recent tax hikes that had steadily climbed since […]
Gambling Tax
UK Gambling Tax Overhaul Sparks Industry Backlash
Racing and Betting Groups Warn of Deep Financial Risks as Government Floats Unified Remote Gambling Tax The UK government’s plan to streamline online gambling taxes into a single rate has triggered sharp warnings from the betting sector. Industry leaders warn that it could do more harm than good. Launched by the Treasury on April 28, […]
Pennsylvania Casino Tax Showdown: A High-Stakes Game
Jackpot Justice or Regulatory Roulette? A coalition of Pennsylvania casinos is taking their fight against a hefty slot machine tax to the Supreme Court. This high-stakes legal battle could redefine the future of gaming in the state and potentially reshape tax policies nationwide. The House Always Wins? Not This Time Thirteen of Pennsylvania’s 17 land-based […]
Dutch Coalition Government Proposes Significant Increase in Gambling Tax, Sparking Industry Concerns
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Dutch gambling industry, the newly formed coalition government, consisting of the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB parties, has proposed a substantial increase in the gambling tax rate. The budgetary annex of the coalition agreement, titled “Hope, Courage and Pride,” outlines a plan to raise the tax […]
