A Brazilian opinion article says the Chamber of Deputies is due to discuss a presidential bill that would raise the betting tax rate to 24%. It says a previous measure proposing an increase to 18% was blocked in Congress. The article argues the higher rate could stall or reduce the regulated market.
The proposed increase could change the tax burden on licensed betting operators in Brazil.
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Italy’s government expects the gambling sector to generate €700m in tax revenue over the next two years under the approved Budget Law. The plans come as operators face licensing reforms and uncertainty over retail gambling rules, according to the report.
The Betting and Gaming Council said a report by H2 Gambling Capital warns that UK tax increases could accelerate customer migration to unlicensed gambling operators. The report projects the illegal market's share of online betting will rise from 10% in 2025 to 22% by 2031, while the planned Remote Betting Duty increase from April 2027 could add pressure on licensed firms.
The Netherlands' gambling tax increases generated just €2m in additional revenue in 2025 against a predicted €108m, reported by iGaming Business' Right to the Source podcast. The 2026 estimate is €57m versus a €216m forecast. The rate rose from 30.5% to 34.2% in January 2025 and to 37.8% in January 2026.
North Carolina lawmakers have finalised an increase in the online sports betting tax rate from 18% to 23%, state Senator Jim Burgin confirmed. The new rate takes effect on 1 July; operators and industry groups opposed the increase, warning it could affect customer incentives and market competitiveness.
North Carolina lawmakers reportedly reached an agreement to increase the sports betting tax in the upcoming state budget. The available report gives a possible rate range of 20% to 30%.