Court Backs Wiesbaden Slot Tax Increase After Challenge
A German court has upheld Wiesbaden’s decision to increase its slot machine tax, rejecting arguments from gaming hall operators who claimed the measure placed excessive pressure on their businesses. The Hessian Higher Administrative Court in Kassel ruled that the city’s increase in the gaming machine tax from 5% to 7.5%, which took effect on January 1, 2024, remains valid. The decision supports a policy adopted by Wiesbaden’s city council in December 2023 as part of efforts to strengthen municipal finances. […] The post Court Backs Wiesbaden Slot Tax Increase After Challenge appeared first on World Casino News.
A German court has upheld Wiesbaden’s decision to increase its slot machine tax, rejecting arguments from gaming hall operators who claimed the measure placed excessive pressure on their businesses. The Hessian Higher Administrative Court in Kassel ruled that the city’s increase in the gaming machine tax from 5% to 7.5%, which took effect on January 1, 2024, remains valid. The decision supports a policy adopted by Wiesbaden’s city council in December 2023 as part of efforts to strengthen municipal finances. […]
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