European Commission considers online betting levy for 2028–2034 EU budget
The European Commission is considering an online betting levy as one possible source of funding for the EU's 2028–2034 budget, according to the report. Preliminary estimates put potential annual revenue at about €1.9bn, but the idea remains at an early study stage and has no legislative proposal. It would require broad political agreement amid differing national gambling tax systems.
An online betting levy remains under study, but adoption could create a new tax cost for operators.