The Association of Licensed Gambling Operators in Latvia has hit out at plans to increase gambling tax in the country, warning it could instead result in a decline in tax revenue and lead to the closure of more than 20 gambling venues nationwide.
In September, Latvia’s government announced plans to bring forward planned gambling tax increases by 12 months to 1 January 2026. The higher rates were originally set to commence on New Year’s Day 2027, under plans approved in December 2024.
The increases would see tax on interactive gambling and telephone-based betting revenue in Latvia rise from 12% to 15% of GGR and 15% to 18%, respectively.
Annual gaming machine taxes would rise from €6,204 to €7,440.
