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EU lawmakers prepare debate on proposed 1% gambling revenue levy

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The European Parliament’s Budget Committee is scheduled to debate a proposed levy on gambling revenue on 27 May. Romanian MEP Victor Negrescu’s plan would charge operators 1% across EU member states; the European Gaming and Betting Association has criticised the proposal, citing legal obstacles and the risk of expanding the illegal market.

A bloc-wide levy could add a tax on top of existing national charges if lawmakers advance the proposal.

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European Parliament committee considers EU-wide online gambling tax

The European Parliament's Budget Committee included an EU-wide online gambling tax in its opinion on the 2028–2034 budget framework, according to the report. The EGBA said the vote was exploratory and argued that a levy could benefit illegal operators and reduce member states' tax revenues. The European Parliament was scheduled to vote on the opinion later in April, followed by budget negotiations.

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