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Dutch government’s gambling tax backfires
According to the Netherlands Gambling Authority, or KSA, the gambling tax hike implemented on the first day of this year has not been having the effect the Dutch government was hoping for. Back on January 1, the government of the Netherlands hiked the tax on gambling from 30.5 per cent to 34.2 per cent with the intention to boost state revenue. However, the plan has gone slightly sideways for… Source
The government's target of raising an additional 100 million euros will not be achieved, according to the Gaming Authority.
Discouraging gambling among the Dutch while still generating additional government revenue: it seems like a somewhat contradictory goal. Yet, the…
Gambling tax revenue in the Netherlands falls in 2025
The Dutch government is facing a significant shortfall in its expected gambling tax revenue for 2025, as new industry data reveals a steep decline in legal gambling activity. Figures from trade association VNLOK show that gross gaming revenue (GGR) reported by licensed online operators dropped over 25% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Consequently, tax income from these operators has fallen to just 83% of last year’…
The increase in gambling taxes earlier this year didn't have the intended effect. The gambling tax rate went from 30.5 to 34.2 percent effective January 1st, with the aim of increasing government revenue. However, research by the Gaming Authority (Ksa) shows that tax revenues have actually declined.
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