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EU Presidency Drops Controversial Online Gambling Tax Proposal

Wednesday 14 de October 2026 / 12:00

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(Dublin).- The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has left out a proposed 1% unified tax on licensed iGaming revenues from its initial draft for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework.

EU Presidency Drops Controversial Online Gambling Tax Proposal

Industry Opposition and Fiscal Sovereignty

The exclusion of this levy follows strong pushback from industry stakeholders and member states during the Irish presidency. Organizations such as the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and the government of Malta criticized the measure during the Irish presidency, arguing that a centralized gambling tax violates national fiscal sovereignty and harms the island's economy.

Budget Funding Alternatives

Despite dropping the online gambling tax, the draft presented by Ireland during its presidency retains reviews for selective common taxes on emissions trading, e-waste, tobacco consumption, and carbon offsetting. These combined measures aim to raise up to €55 billion per year to support the European Union's long-term budget framework.

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País: Ireland

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