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Dutch gambling associations seek tax review after €43.5m revenue decline

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VNLOK, VAN, Nederlandse Loterij and Holland Casino sent Dutch parliamentarians a joint request to review gambling taxes, asking for conclusions by the second quarter. The signatories said gambling tax revenue fell by €43.5 million in 2025 compared with 2024 after tax increases; the KSA has also raised concerns about the decline.

A tax review could affect licensed operators’ tax burden and the government revenue generated by gambling.

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