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Consultant argues gambling tax rates should remain between 10% and 20% of GGR

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An opinion piece by consultant Martin Purbrick argued that gambling tax rates should ideally sit between 10% and 20% of gross gaming revenue to keep activity in legal markets. Purbrick said higher taxes could shift consumers to illegal operators and reduce licensed operators’ margins, while governments should work with licensed businesses on tax design and channelisation.

The argument bears on tax design and the competitive position of licensed operators against illegal gambling.

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