Dutch gambling tax reaches 37.8% amid warnings about illegal-market growth
The Netherlands’ gambling tax has risen to 37.8%, while industry voices say the higher rate is weakening regulated operators’ competitiveness against illegal alternatives. Operators also question the effectiveness of sanctions, as the Kansspelautoriteit faces pressure to strengthen compliance; the article attributes concerns about illegal-market growth to industry warnings.
Operators face a higher stated tax rate while industry voices warn that illegal alternatives are gaining ground.