Tag: Taxes
NYC-area casino finalists face a blind bidding war over tax rates
The four surviving bidders for a New York City-area casino face a crucial decision this week: deciding how much they’re willing to... more
Bill to double Brazil gambling tax follows failed provisional measure
After its crucial provisional measure failed last week, Brazil’s government is taking new steps to increase gambling taxes. Lindbergh... more
Macau gaming tax hits another new post-pandemic record of US$1.06 billion in September
The Macau government collected a new post-pandemic high of MOP$8.53 billion (US$1.06 billion) in gaming taxes in September, up 2.6% from... more
Evoke to close up to 200 William Hill betting shops as UK gambling industry faces mounting tax pressure
William Hill will shut around 200 of its UK betting shops as parent company Evoke looks to steady its heavily indebted balance sheet ahead... more
Brazil retroactive gaming tax hike sunk by political fallout
The tax plan for Brazil’s ‘Bets’ gambling market has been left in limbo, as ministers reject changes to apply a retroactive tax... more
Massachusetts: Springfield councilor seeks to restore $3M in casino funds
pringfield City Councilor Sean Curran is calling on Governor Maura Healey to restore $3 million in casino mitigation funds, which have been... more
Latvia trade body slams proposed tax rise, warns of further venue closures
The Association of Licensed Gambling Operators in Latvia has hit out at plans to increase gambling tax in the country, warning it could... more
Opposition party minister says UK government gambling with lives over possible tax hike on operators
Rachel Reeves has been accused of “gambling with lives” ahead of a mulled tax rise on the gambling sector in November’s Budget. The... more
Arizona Indian gaming contributions reach $46.2 million in first quarter 2026
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced $46,228,784 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the first... more
Entain boss warns UK chancellor not to raise gambling taxes
The boss of Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, warned that the FTSE 100 company will have to close betting shops and divert... more
