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KSA offers partial gambling tax refunds for Dutch venues closed in 2020 and 2021

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The Netherlands’ KSA is allowing gaming halls and casinos to seek partial refunds of gambling tax paid for 2020 and 2021, covering periods when COVID-19 restrictions forced them to close. Refunds will reflect the verified closure days and include legal interest; eligible operators must apply by 14 November 2025, and the KSA warned that refunds may affect pandemic aid or tax treatment.

Eligible operators face a fixed application deadline and may need to assess effects on state aid and tax matters.

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EGP-FIPE warns proposed gaming tax rise could close 20% of Italian venues

EGP-FIPE estimates that a further increase in taxes on gaming machines could make at least 20% of specialist venues uneconomic and force them to close. The association was responding to press reports about measures under consideration for Italy’s 2027 budget, including a proposed one-percentage-point increase in PREU on slots and VLTs; the measures have not been presented as enacted.

At least 20% of Italy's specialist gaming venues would become uneconomic and be forced to close if taxes on gaming machines rise further, according to an estimate by EGP-FIPE, the association representing public establishments that offer licensed games. The association was responding to press reports on measures under consideration by the government within Italy's 2027 budget. The measures have not been presented as enacted.

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