💬 Gambling tax debate heats up

Tax and illegal gambling remain the two defining themes in industry debate, with tensions sharpened by a recent Entain–Stake spat over Australia. The backdrop is clear: gambling taxes are rising in multiple markets, while senior EU policymakers are seriously weighing a bloc-wide levy. Why it matters: higher tax can squeeze licensed operators and, if pushed too far, risk making unlicensed offers more attractive. For B2B suppliers, the signal is clear 📊 operators will need sharper pricing, localisation and compliance tools as regulation tightens 🌍 Source: input summary, 25 June 2026.