The gambling industry has hit back at the Dutch government’s move to implement its gambling tax hike across two phases to minimise likely damages. Alan Littler of Dutch gambling law firm Kalff Katz & Franssen says the government “appears to be deaf to the industry’s concerns”.
The measure was announced on 18 September as part of the government’s autumn budget. During the budget speech, a damning report was presented, warning that the gambling tax hike would cause significant losses for online operators and likely force Holland Casino to close branches or fold its online offering.
“I think the report summarises the immediate consequences of the gambling tax hike well; operators will struggle to balance their books and will withdraw from the market,” Littler told iGB.
