Donald Tusk urges EU to consider gambling tax for next budget
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk backed an EU gambling tax at the Bratislava summit on 10 September. The proposed levy would charge 3% of net turnover and generate an estimated €1.9bn annually. Malta has pledged to veto the tax, which requires unanimous approval from EU members.
Why it matters
Operators face a proposed 3% EU net-turnover tax, but Malta’s pledged veto threatens the required unanimous approval.