Netherlands Gambling Tax Increase Fails to Meet Revenue Goals, Sparks Unintended Consequences
The Netherlands’ recent hike in gambling tax, from 30.5% to 34.2%, has failed to achieve the government’s intended goal of increasing tax revenues. Despite the higher tax rate, the first half of 2025 saw a significant drop in tax collection, amounting to a €30 million shortfall compared to the same period in 2024. The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) conducted an impact […]
The Netherlands’ recent hike in gambling tax, from 30.5% to 34.2%, has failed to achieve the government’s intended goal of increasing tax revenues. Despite the higher tax rate, the first half of 2025 saw a significant drop in tax collection, amounting to a €30 million shortfall compared to the same period in 2024. The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) conducted an impact […]
