€44m Drop in Dutch Gambling Tax Triggers Review Call
Highlights
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VNLOK trade body data suggests that tax contributions from the gambling sector dropped by EUR 43.5 million in 2025.
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The policy was designed to raise structural tax revenue, but it is driving players to the black market.
The letter was co-signed by industry representatives, including trade body (VNLOK) nd state-backed operators, the Netherlands Lottery and Holland Casino.
The letter was drafted to convey the message about how increased taxation has weakened the regulated market and has boosted the presence of illegal gambling sites. This also reflects the EUR 43.5 million decline in tax revenue from the previous year.
Furthermore, it has urged the lawmakers to review the current gambling tax regime and present the findings ot the parliament by the second quarter of 2026.
In that letter, the trade association has also suggested to the authorities that future policy decisions should be made after analysing the profound impact they can have on illegal gambling, player protection, and public funding streams.
At first, the tax was raised to 34.2% of GGR, and subsequently, GGR fell by 25% in the first half of 2025 compared to last year. And, then ot got elevated to 37.8% of GGR, one of the highest in Europe.
It also addressed the policy designed to raise tax revenue, which is causing a repelling effect on player protection, strengthening the unregulated market, and reducing funding for sports and charities.
For more information, Refer Here!
The letter was drafted to convey the message about how increased taxation has weakened the regulated market and has boosted the presence of illegal gambling sites. This also reflects the EUR 43.5 million decline in tax revenue from the previous year.
Furthermore, it has urged the lawmakers to review the current gambling tax regime and present the findings ot the parliament by the second quarter of 2026.
In that letter, the trade association has also suggested to the authorities that future policy decisions should be made after analysing the profound impact they can have on illegal gambling, player protection, and public funding streams.
At first, the tax was raised to 34.2% of GGR, and subsequently, GGR fell by 25% in the first half of 2025 compared to last year. And, then ot got elevated to 37.8% of GGR, one of the highest in Europe.
It also addressed the policy designed to raise tax revenue, which is causing a repelling effect on player protection, strengthening the unregulated market, and reducing funding for sports and charities.
For more information, Refer Here!
