The latest gambling tax domino? Ireland eyes up increasing betting duty
Ireland’s betting industry is pushing back against reported proposals that Dublin should increase gambling tax rates, a move that would make the country the latest European nation to dig into gaming revenue to boost state finances. Irish betting is currently subject to a 2% duty paid on the stakes…
First reported by SBC News.
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