Heinen says freezing Dutch gambling tax at 34.2% would cut 2026 revenue by €84m
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen said freezing the gambling tax rate at 34.2% would reduce 2026 receipts by €84m. He attributed lower revised forecasts mainly to weaker monthly receipts in 2025, while saying the government did not expect further shortfalls against the new estimates in 2026.
The projected tax receipts affect operators’ exposure to the planned rate increase and the government’s 2026 revenue outlook.