Benin’s 2025 finance law, enacted on 12 December 2024, introduced taxes on land-based and online gambling from the start of 2025, according to the report. Casinos pay a 10% levy on turnover, while online operators face a 25% tax on winnings; the government expects the system to raise about US$25 million annually.
The tax rates and compliance framework affect gambling operators’ costs and oversight in Benin.
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Austria's new gambling law is under review, and the finance ministry is expected to tender new lottery licences in autumn, according to a report. Brightstar is developing a consortium, while another unnamed major bidder has formally entered the race; Casinos Austria and its majority owner Allwyn also have interests in the lottery business.
Haiti’s official journal published three legal instruments creating the National Gaming Authority (ANJHA) and setting rules for gambling operations and taxation. The framework provides for online gambling licences and a monthly payment of 5% of gross gaming revenue; online operators also face an annual licence fee of five million Gourdes.
Haiti has created a national gaming regulator and set out licensing rules and a tax framework for gambling operators. The measures appeared in the official journal Le Moniteur as three legal instruments, covering regulation, gambling operations and taxation.
Malta’s revised VAT and gaming-tax provisions take effect on 1 October 2026 under Legal Notices 84 and 86, the report said. The rules clarify VAT treatment for some sports-betting and casino services, provide for eligible VAT-cost recovery where applicable, and combine gaming tax with the levy on gaming devices. September returns remain under the previous regime and are due by 20 October; October returns follow the new requirements and are due by 20 November.
iGamingToday reported that Romania implemented a tiered tax framework for gambling winnings from 1 August 2026. The change forms part of the government’s programme to reduce the budget deficit.
It was reported that Illinois enacted Senate Bill 3019, adding a prediction-market transaction tax and increasing sports betting taxes. The first five million trades will attract a 1.75% tax.