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European Commission considers 3% online gambling tax for 2028–2034 budget

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The European Commission is considering a 3% tax on online gambling as part of potential revenue measures for the EU’s 2028–2034 budget, according to a draft plan described in the report. The levy could raise as much as €1.9bn annually, while the wider measures across gambling, digital companies and crypto are projected to generate up to €13.3bn a year.

An adopted levy would raise operating costs for online gambling businesses across the EU.

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South Africa considers 20% national tax on online gambling GGR

South Africa’s National Treasury is still discussing a proposed 20% national tax on online gambling gross gaming revenue, according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 21 October statement. Lawyers Garron Whitesman and Wayne Lurie estimate the combined burden could reach 38–40% of GGR; the proposal is not enacted, and its final design is expected in the February 2027 budget.

The proposed 20% national online gambling tax in South Africa has raised concerns about its overall cost to licensed operators. The proposed tax is not yet enacted. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 21 October 2026 that discussions on the tax design, its link to the current regulatory system and its effects on provinces and the regulated market were still ongoing.

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