Mexico proposes raising gambling tax rate from 30% to 50%

Mexico’s government confirmed a proposal to raise the IEPS tax on land-based and online gambling from 30% to 50%, with revenue earmarked for public health programmes focused on gambling-related harm. The proposal would also cover foreign digital operators without a Mexican establishment, which could face temporary blocks for tax non-compliance; Congress is due to debate it in October, with implementation planned for January 2026 if approved unchanged.