UK gambling tax rates are due to rise, with remote gaming duty reaching 40% and online sports betting tax 25%. Industry commentators warned of increased black-market activity and redundancies, according to the report.
Operators face higher tax rates and reported risks of black-market leakage and redundancies.
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KSA chair Michel Groothuizen said tax increases could lead operators to question their presence in the Netherlands. He also said the black market remained a threat and reiterated his call for a gambling-focused international police body.
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.
The German sports betting association DSWV has published an analysis of the Platincasino case, putting the tax loss at €77.6m. The article examines what the case indicates about the structures of the illegal online gambling market and the consequences for tax authorities and regulation.
The Netherlands’ gambling tax has risen to 37.8%, while industry voices say the higher rate is weakening regulated operators’ competitiveness against illegal alternatives. Operators also question the effectiveness of sanctions, as the Kansspelautoriteit faces pressure to strengthen compliance; the article attributes concerns about illegal-market growth to industry warnings.
It was reported that an annual study estimated European states lost nearly €23bn in tax revenue to illegal online gambling in 2025. It estimated the unregulated market grew 14% to €91.6bn.