German lawmakers have passed the ‘GlüNeuRStv’ iGaming tax bill, which will impose a 5.3% betting tax on online casino and poker games. The bill attracted fierce...
The European Commission has intervened in the German gambling tax debate, potentially delaying the final Bundesrat (federal council) vote on the proposed 5.3% tax on player...
The Maltese tax authorities are seeking €10M in VAT payments owed by Malta-based Lottoland Limited, on behalf of the German tax authorities. Established in May 2013...
Gambling tycoons have been revealed as among the top British taxpayers again, with Bet365 CEO Denise Coates and family paying most tax for the second year...
There’s good news for gaming operators in India, as the country’s second-most populous state considers legalising online gambling. Reports suggest the ruling party of the State...
The Philippine government has warned offshore operators to pay their taxes or face being shut down. It follows reports that despite the Philippine regulator (PAGCOR) and...
Kyrgyzstan could be about to legalise cryptocurrency mining, and introduce a regulated tax framework for operations. Mining or using cryptocurrencies is currently illegal in the Central...
Italy is set to introduce a new emergency “turnover tax” on betting and virtual sports wagers. Last week the Italian parliament approved the new “temporary” 0.5%...
SportPesa may restart operations in Kenya, following a court ruling overturning a new 20% excise tax on all betting stakes. The operator’s CEO, Ronald Karauri, has...
Chaos reigns in Kenya, after major operators SportPesa and Betin suspend all betting operations and exit market after the introduction of yet another stinging tax. In...