Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) reported collecting Sh24.2 billion from betting and gambling companies in the year to June 2024. The authority said this was 26.2% more than the Sh19.2 billion collected in the previous year, attributing the increase to improved integration with betting firms.
KRA’s reported increase, attributed to improved integration, offers operators insight into tax collection in Kenya.
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The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya proposed a 20% gross gaming revenue tax for land-based casinos during discussions with the National Treasury and Kenya Revenue Authority on the 2027 Finance Bill. AGOK also called for clarification of online gambling tax definitions and supported retaining existing 5% excise and withholding taxes, according to its CEO John Mutua.
Land-based casinos would pay a unified tax of 20% on gross gaming revenue under a proposal from the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) ahead of the Finance Bill 2027. The proposals were presented at a meeting with the National Treasury and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), according to AGOK chief executive John Mutua.
iGamingToday reported that Kenya collected KSh16.53bn in betting taxes in fiscal 2025/26, according to KRA figures. Receipts rose 24.9% and reached 115.9% of the annual target.
Scott Bright filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in King County Superior Court, alleging the platform violated Washington's online gambling ban. His complaint says he lost $308,781.62 between 17 June and 14 August 2026; Kalshi has sought dismissal and argues its event contracts are regulated under federal law and that counterparties, not the company, received his losses.
Scott Bright has sued Kalshi in Washington, alleging that its prediction market violated the state's online gambling ban. Kalshi has sought to dismiss the case.
Hotelux Amsterdam Airport closed at the end of October after Haarlemmermeer’s mayor ordered it to stop operating without a licence. The North Holland District Court rejected Hotelux Airport B.V.’s request to suspend enforcement on 8 October, but the ruling was a provisional assessment; Play World Casino in the same building remains open.
Hotelux in Hoofddorp reportedly closed at the end of October because it lacked the required operating licence, while the casino in the same building remains open. Play World still lists opening hours for Hoofddorp on its location page.
Texas lawmakers filed resolutions on 9 November proposing constitutional amendments that would let voters decide on casino gaming and in-person sports betting at an election on 2 November 2027. The proposals would permit up to 10 casino licences and cap operator taxes at 15%; a separate Senate resolution would allow the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to offer gaming through a state-tribal compact.