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Latvian government brings gambling tax increases forward to January 2026

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Latvia’s government confirmed that higher gambling taxes will take effect on 1 January 2026, one year earlier than previously planned. The changes include raising interactive gambling tax from 12% to 15%; the Ministry of Finance forecasts an additional €9.2m in 2026, including €9.025m for the state budget and €175,000 for municipalities.

Operators in Latvia face higher gambling taxes from 1 January 2026, ahead of the previous timetable.

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BGC urges UK government to rule out further gambling tax increases

Reportedly, the BGC has called on the UK government to exclude further gambling tax rises from its next budget. Gambling company executives also want the government to suspend a tax increase.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has asked the UK government to rule out further increases in gambling taxation in the next budget and to suspend a planned rise in betting duty. The request was made in a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, signed by the chief executives of Entain, Flutter UK & Ireland, bet365, Bally's Corporation, evoke and Betfred, all BGC members, according to the report.

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