Italy Raises Gambling Taxes

The Italian government has introduced a series of tax increases for gambling operators as it also imposes a ban on gambling advertising. Starting January 1, online gaming license holders in the country face a 25 percent tax on gross gaming revenue on online casino and bingo—a 5 percent increase. Also, the land-based operators, such as a slot parlor in Rome (l.), saw an increase of 2 percent to 20 percent.