🇪🇺 EU gambling tax debate gains momentum

A pan-European gambling tax is back in focus as EU policymakers assess the sector’s revenue potential, with EGBA putting online GGR at €18bn in 2025. Current national rates already vary sharply, from 37.8% of GGR in the Netherlands to 59.3% on online betting in France. 📊🇪🇺 SBC News reports legal and political hurdles remain significant, making any unified levy a complex prospect rather than a near-term policy shift. Still, even opening the debate matters for operators, as tax harmonisation could reshape margins, market strategy and cross-border competitiveness. ⚖️💼 🌐 Source: SBC News