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The increase in gambling tax yielded little for the government; it saddled the sector with a major problem

6 August 2025
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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has conducted an impact assessment of the increase in gambling tax. Effective January 1, 2025, the gambling tax was increased from 30,5% to 34,2%. This increase was intended to boost government revenue. The...

New owner wanted for Duindigt horse racing track

On July 23, 2025, Renbaan Duindigt, the oldest and only remaining horse racing track in the Netherlands, will be auctioned via Vastgoed Veiling. This concerns the entire accommodation, including stands, restaurant, horse boxes and other buildings. This foreclosure auction is the result of years of financial...

Casinos and slot machines achieved more results in 2023 than before corona (2019)

The Gross Gaming Result (GSR) of land-based games of chance is rising again towards the 2019 level after the corona pandemic. The GSR of Holland Casino from casino games and slot machines, corrected for inflation, is higher than...

Holland Casino sees an increase in gambling tax as a major threat

Holland Casino has had a difficult first half of 2024, ending with a loss of €3,5 million. It proved difficult to pass on the cost increases to guests. Just the 1% increase...

The increase in gambling tax yielded little for the government; it saddled the sector with a major problem

New owner wanted for Duindigt horse racing track

Casinos and slot machines achieved more results in 2023 than before corona (2019)

Holland Casino sees an increase in gambling tax as a major threat

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