HMRC has proposed reforms to the tax treatment of promotional gaming offers following a case involving Jumpman, according to the report. The changes would redefine those offers and narrow the scope for future disputes over online gambling tax liabilities.
The proposed definition could affect operators’ tax liabilities on promotional gaming offers.
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Virginio Merola, a deputy of Italy's PD-IDP, proposed financing economic support measures in the fuel decree by raising taxes on gambling. Speaking during the parliamentary debate on 21 October, he said he shared the aims of an amendment by fellow deputy Sottanelli but favoured a different funding method.
Virginio Merola, a deputy of Italy's PD-IDP, proposed funding the economic support measures in the fuel decree by raising taxes on gambling. He made the proposal during the parliamentary debate on 21 October on the decree-law containing urgent provisions for economic support and for containing the effects of the continuing rise in fuel costs, as well as on tax matters.
Peru’s Civic Works Party parliamentary group has proposed raising the selective consumption tax on online bets. The bill would increase the rate from 1% to 5%, in addition to the existing 12% tax on gross gaming revenue. Industry figures warned the change could prompt licensed operators to reconsider their presence in Peru.
Peru's Civic Works Party parliamentary group has introduced a bill that would raise the selective consumption tax (ISC) on online bets from 1% to 5%. The proposal, introduced earlier this month, cites problem gambling prevention and additional government revenue as its objectives. The fivefold increase remains a proposal rather than law.
Reportedly, Azione’s Bonetti called for Italy to align taxes on gambling, spirits and tobacco with those paid elsewhere in Europe during debate on the fuel decree. Bonetti described the proposal as tax equalisation.
Elena Bonetti, a deputy for Azione, called during a debate in the Chamber of Deputies for taxes on spirits, gambling and tobacco in Italy to be brought into line with the levels paid elsewhere in Europe. Speaking on 15 September 2026 during voting on amendments to the fuel decree, Bonetti said the aim was equalisation rather than an increase in taxation.
Illinois Republican state representative Travis Weaver introduced House Bill 5811 to remove a prediction market tax. Illinois amended its sports betting law through the state budget to tax certain sports-event contracts as exchange wagers; Kalshi and the CFTC challenged that change in court.
Reportedly, Argentine National Deputy Natalia Zaracho has introduced a bill to finance neighbourhood sports clubs through online sports betting taxes. The proposal would tax the net value of bettor deposits at a general rate of 10%, with other rates depending on investment and foreign participation. Congress must approve the proposal before it becomes law.