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Ireland plans to double pool betting duty to 2% in 2027

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Ireland plans to raise pool betting duty from 1% to 2%, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced during the 2026 budget presentation. The change is scheduled for the 2027 budget, with consultation on the tax regime due before then as the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland prepares to open licence applications in the second half of 2026.

The planned tax increase would affect pool betting operators as Ireland prepares to open licensing to more entrants.

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