Neuquén’s government is reportedly considering tax and fee changes for betting businesses, although the proposal has not been officially confirmed. The reported plan would raise gross income tax from 2% to 3%, increase land-based gaming hall fees from 15% to 17%, and leave the online fee unchanged.
If adopted, the proposed changes would raise the tax and fee burden on land-based betting businesses in Neuquén.
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Italy’s Council of State rejected a concessionaire’s challenge to ADM’s revised fees for bingo concessions operating under technical extensions. ADM’s determination of 31 July 2026 introduced 81 bands linked to wagers collected, covering 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2026. The court found the mechanism consistent with principles established in its 2025 judgment.
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