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European Commission weighs 3% online gambling levy for EU budget

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The European Commission is considering a 3% levy on online gambling net turnover as part of plans for the EU’s 2028–2034 budget, reportedly outlined in a document shared with national governments and the European Parliament. The proposal could raise €1.9 billion annually and would require unanimous approval from all 27 governments.

If approved, the proposed levy would change the tax burden for online gambling businesses across the EU.

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Italian government weighs gaming tax and concession measures for 2027 budget

Italy's government and the Customs and Monopolies Agency were reported to be finalising gaming measures for the 2027 budget. Options include a one-percentage-point PREU increase on slots and VLTs, higher fees for three-year extensions of betting, machine and bingo concessions, and decisions on the Gratta e Vinci concession; online gambling changes remain under consideration.

Italy's government and the Customs and Monopolies Agency are in the final stages of defining the package of measures to go into the new budget law, an analysis in an Italian gambling trade publication reports. The aim is revenue above the 718 million euros expressly set out in the budget planning document sent to Brussels and to the chambers, and it could even approach one billion euros.

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