REASON BEHIND EUROPE'S iGAMING TAX BURDEN
Highlights
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European governments are increasing tax rates on the online gambling sector to boost the economy with high tax funds.
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The increase in the gambling tax hike has been a new trend across Europe, including regions like the Netherlands, Romania, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Germany, and France.
The European region currently has to tackle constrained budgets and slow economic progress. So to deal with these circumstances, the policymakers are reverting to the iGaming sector for higher tax income.
As per the European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA), the increase in gambling tax rates for operators accounted for €3.8 billion in revenue for the entire European economy. In many scenarios, the policy makers have also agreed that they are reverting to the iGaming sector to fix budgetary issues.
Similar trends can be seen across the European region. Netherlands lawmakers have approved a rise in gambling tax from 30.5% to 34.2% of GGR. In Sweden, the tax on GGR was increased from 18% to 22%, and it was implemented in July 2024. Since July 2025, Romania has announced a 27% GGR tax on online operators.
Other European countries, such as the Czech Republic, Germany, and France, have adopted a similar approach to raising public spending.
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As per the European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA), the increase in gambling tax rates for operators accounted for €3.8 billion in revenue for the entire European economy. In many scenarios, the policy makers have also agreed that they are reverting to the iGaming sector to fix budgetary issues.
Similar trends can be seen across the European region. Netherlands lawmakers have approved a rise in gambling tax from 30.5% to 34.2% of GGR. In Sweden, the tax on GGR was increased from 18% to 22%, and it was implemented in July 2024. Since July 2025, Romania has announced a 27% GGR tax on online operators.
Other European countries, such as the Czech Republic, Germany, and France, have adopted a similar approach to raising public spending.
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