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Colombian government proposes 19% VAT on gambling operations

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Colombia’s government has proposed a 19% VAT on gambling operations, including casinos, slot machines, bingo and online betting, while exempting traditional lotteries, according to reports. The bill sets tax bases by gambling format and aims to raise about COP40bn to address public debt and the fiscal deficit. Congress must debate the proposal.

The proposed tax would change operators’ tax bases across land-based and online gambling in Colombia.

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Donato Gallo petition seeks removal of Italy budget bill article 25

Donato Gallo launched a petition on 6 November asking Italy’s parliament to remove article 25 from the 2027 budget bill and open talks with LAN venue operators. The appeal says the proposal would impose annual charges of €1,200 per PC or console and €2,000 per simulator, alongside licensing and platform requirements. These are claims made in the petition, not a description of an enacted measure.

A petition challenging article 25 of Italy’s 2027 budget bill has been launched, according to AGIMEG. Donato Gallo promoted the initiative, which was created on 6 November.

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