Spain’s Tax Agency said its online gambling controls brought €10.6m to light through more than 12,000 cases handled in 2025. The actions formed part of its work to check tax compliance and identify potential tax irregularities.
The enforcement figures indicate the scale of tax checks affecting online gambling activity in Spain.
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It was reported that Veneto’s second-instance tax court rejected the revenue agency’s appeal over a betting data transmission centre. The decision maintained cancellation of personal income and regional business tax assessments.
Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance set stronger tax controls and revenue recovery in the gaming sector as priorities for 2027 in a policy directive signed by minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. The directive also calls for implementation and monitoring of tax reform, alongside measures to improve compliance and combat evasion.
It was reported that Dario Durigan reiterated support for tobacco-style controls on betting. He advocated greater transaction data sharing, advertising restrictions and higher taxation to discourage excessive consumption.
It was reported that La Rioja increased gambling tax oversight and monitoring of illegal gambling. The measures form part of its tax control plan guidelines.
The UK gambling industry is facing tighter taxation and stricter regulatory requirements, reported by Sector del Juego. The budget approved last year raised online casino profit tax from 21% to 40%, while remote sports betting faces a tax rise from 15% to 25% from April 2027. The UK Gambling Commission is also introducing financial risk assessments, and operators warn the combined burden could drive some players to unlicensed platforms.