KSA says Dutch tax rise failed to increase gambling revenue
The KSA said on 5 August that raising gambling tax from 30.5% to 34.2% in January had not increased government revenue, as gross gaming revenue fell in online and land-based markets. The regulator said land-based venues fell 9% sequentially in Q1 2025, while player-protection measures introduced in October reduced online slots stakes by 29%; the tax rate is due to rise to 37.8% on 1 January 2026.
Operators must account for a planned further tax increase amid falling revenue and venue numbers.