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Estonia’s prime minister brings forward review of online gambling tax cuts

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Prime Minister Kristen Michal has called for parliament to assess Estonia’s phased online gambling tax reduction earlier than planned, citing budget pressures. The review was scheduled for 2028; the policy lowers tax on licensed online casino revenue from 6% to 4% by 2029, and Michal said further cuts should depend on whether revenue rises.

An earlier review could change operators’ tax rates and the viability of planned reductions in Estonia.

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Malta brings revised gaming tax and VAT rules into force on 1 October

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