Poland's gambling tax model pushes bettors to black market, operators say
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Reportedly, Licensed Polish operators say the country's tax system makes legal betting less competitive and gives illegal platforms room to expand. The market is one of Europe's fastest-growing, but industry figures indicate the unregulated sector doubled in size between 2017 and 2025. Analysts believe a tax on gross gaming revenue would make legal operators more competitive.
Why it matters
Operators weighing Polish entry face a tax regime that licensed firms say cedes ground to unregulated sites, with reform unlikely before the 2027 election.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Poland's gambling tax model pushes bettors to black market, operators say”, 28 July 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/poland-s-gambling-tax-model-pushes-bettors-to-black-market-operators-s/
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