Swedish operators oppose proposed gambling tax rates of 18% and 26%
Executives from 13 gambling operators asked Sweden’s Ministry of Finance to reject a proposal for differentiated gambling taxes, according to reports. The proposal would cut the horse-betting rate from 22% to 18% and raise rates on other gambling products, including online casinos, to 26%; the operators warned it could weaken channelisation.
The proposed product-specific rates could raise taxes on online casinos, and operators warn this may weaken channelisation.