Dutch Mull Gaming Tax Increase

Sun, Dec 3, 2017

The Dutch government is moving to raise taxes on gaming by 1.1 percent for just over a year until a permanent tax structure can be adopted. The Lower House has adopted the temporary tax—with the Senate expected to join in.

The Lower House of the Netherlands last week approved a temporary 1.1 percent hike in taxes on local casino operators, GaminginHolland reports. It will be in effect through January 1, 2019. This would bring taxes for local bettors and players up to 30 percent.

The Senate has not yet voted on the measure.

This will take the country into the new gaming regulatory framework that is expected to be implemented by Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator.

Legislators have been attempting to implement new gaming laws but have been delayed several times. The new regime will regulate online gaming for the first time, allowing offshore operators to apply for gaming licenses to serve the Netherlands. Previously the government adopted regulations that made it impossible for unlicensed online operators to serve Dutch residents.

The tax is part of an overall tax increase planned for 2018.

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