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India’s GST Council sets 28% tax on betting turnover

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India’s GST Council set a 28% tax on the full value of bets for online gambling, casino gaming and horse-race betting, according to media reports. The council did not specify a start date, and existing laws must be changed to accommodate the tax. The All India Gaming Federation said the rate could threaten companies and push players towards unauthorised operators.

A turnover-based tax on full bet values changes the tax base for gambling businesses in India.

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Amtzell sets 25% tax and €200 monthly minimum for gaming machines

Amtzell will tax gaming machines with winnings at 25% of gross cash takings from 1 January 2027, with a minimum charge of €200 per machine each month. The municipality cited revenue and a steering objective, according to the report, which also compares rates and minimums in other German municipalities.

Amtzell will tax gaming machines with winnings at 25% of gross cash takings from 1 January 2027, with a minimum charge of €200 per machine each month. The municipality expects only comparatively low revenue from the levy, according to the report, but gives it explicitly as a steering tax as well. The stated aim is to prevent such offerings from spreading.

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