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Cross Party Committee calls for Betting Tax Reforms
Poland’s Ministry of Finance is under pressure from Members of Parliament to review how gambling tax is structured in the country. A cross-party committee has expressed concern over the current legislation and is looking to rekindle the licensed bookmaking sector of the economy. They want to see more income generated but believe the current taxation system is repressing growth in the industry.
The cross-party committee is compiled of members of Sejm. Sejm is the lower house of the national legislature of Poland. The committee represents Polish consumers and entrepreneurship. It has submitted a proposal calling on the Ministry of Finance to “abandon the 12% turnover tax applied to sports betting”.
The committee wants the country to adopt the tax system favoured by most EU member states. The standard system applied across the EU to tax gambling services is based on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR). Poland’s current system is on total turnover.
The European Betting and Gambling Association are supportive of the move, and in a statement on their website, Martin Haijer, Secretary-General, said, “EGBA welcomes the ongoing discussions on the future of Poland’s online gambling regulation and supports changes to the tax base for online sports betting. The current turnover tax is punitively high and not conducive to a viable online gambling market that meets the needs and expectations of Polish players. Poland is a large gambling market and has a great love for sports, and a sensible GGR-based tax would be an incentive for virtually all Polish players to play with regulated websites and for more of Europe’s betting companies, including EGBA members, to consider applying for an online sports betting license. These companies would not only support Polish sports through sponsorships and other revenues, but also pay gaming taxes and contribute to a more viable market which is attractive to Polish bettors and offers them a safe and regulated environment to play in.”
Between 2011 and 2016, a liberalised online gambling market operated for betting and online casinos in Poland. However, following the election of Andrzej Duda’s PiS (Law and Justice Party) to Government, the sector was radically overhauled. As a result, the Treasury was sanctioned to implement radical reforms to Poland’s gambling codes. This led to the remodelling of the makeup of the market in 2017. The changes included the imposition of a 12% turnover tax across all the gambling verticals in the sports betting market. As a result, the activities of online casino gaming were restricted and the domain of the state monopoly in the sector, Totalizator Sportowy, was limited.
The changes in the legislation post-2017 required all licensed operators to have a physical presence in Poland and for the companies to log databases of their players with the Ministry of Finance. This led to many international operators, including William Hill, Olympic Entertainment Group, Bwin and bet365, ceasing to operate in Poland.
The Sejm Committee regards these reforms as regressive compared to other European nations and has urged the Ministry to reconsider its tax policies. The Polish sportsbook trade association, called the PIGBRiB, has previously lobbied the Government. The Sejm Committee has recommended that the Government implement the recommendation of taxing sportsbook activities on GGR and not turnover. The advice is to introduce a flat 22% rate of taxation on sportsbook GGR.
Members of the Sejm Committee are drawn from across the political spectrum. Poland is one of only six European nations that tax betting based on turnover, not GGR. The committee members believe that the current regime suppresses the potential tax-earning income of the sector. The EGBA has carried out independent calculations that show Poland’s 12% turnover tax is equivalent to around a 65% GGR tax rate. This means that, by comparison, Poland has one of the highest online sports betting taxes in the EU.
There was also a question by the committee as to whether the size of the market could be accurately calculated, given that the current data is based on taxed income and not gross proceeds.

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The winners of the Casino Guru Awards 2025 announced: A night of celebration, integrity, and inspiration
The Casino Guru Awards 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion last night, as nearly 150 distinguished guests gathered at the stunning Portomaso Suite, Hilton Hotel, to honor the changemakers shaping a safer and fairer future for online gambling.
From laughter echoing through the elegant venue to heartfelt applause for industry trailblazers, the atmosphere was vibrant and full of purpose. The night wasnât just a gala, it was a statement. In her opening speech, Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru, set the tone:
âThe Casino Guru Awards are more than just trophies and titles. Theyâre a celebration of the people and companies who are truly moving the industry forward. The ones who choose to be responsible, innovative, and proactive in how they do business.â
Hosted by Martin Sepiano, the evening honored the winners in 10 categories, all evaluated through a radically transparent and values-driven process. And the winners are:
- iGaming Changemaker of the Year: Ebbe Groes, CEO, EveryMatrix
- Most Effective Handling of Complaints: Vulkan Vegas
- Most Transparent Casino: OnlyWin Casino
- Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative: Mindway AI
- Fairest General Terms & Conditions: OnlyWin Casino
- Fairest Bonus Policy: Wazbee Casino
- Best Implementation of RG Tools (Operators): L&L Europe
- Best Implementation of RG Tools (Providers): Mindway AI
- Voice of the People â Public Vote: iWild Casino
- Playersâ Choice Casino â Public Vote: Pragmatic Play
Following the awards, the celebration continued at the glamorous Tiffany Lounge, where guests enjoyed cocktails, conversation, and music by DJ Luke Panza until late into the night.
The Awards stand apart for their credibility, with judges required to declare conflicts of interest, direct interviews with shortlisted nominees, and clear evaluation criteria. This yearâs edition saw over 150,000 public votes in the âVoice of the Peopleâ category, reinforcing the Awardsâ commitment to transparency and community-driven recognition.
âThis night isnât just about recognition, itâs about building momentum for lasting change,â added Sliva. âSeeing this room filled with leaders who care about integrity and fairness makes me hopeful for whatâs next.â
With a powerful lineup of finalists, the Casino Guru Awards 2025 Gala reaffirmed that ethical innovation in iGaming isnât just an ideal, itâs becoming a reality.
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MightyTips and Boomerang Partners expand media collaboration with exclusive Andrea Pirlo interview
MightyTips, one of the leading global football content platforms, is proud to announce the next stage of its strategic media partnership with Boomerang Partners, a prominent player in the iGaming industry, highlighted by an exclusive interview with Italian legend Andrea Pirlo.
This expanded collaboration builds on a shared commitment to delivering world-class football content and exclusive access to the gamâs iconic figures.
âCollaborating with Boomerang has allowed us to go beyond match stats and predictionsâ, said Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR of SEOBROTHERS. âItâs about capturing the emotional and personal side of football â what it means to the players and the fans.â
In the exclusive MightyTips interview, Pirlo spoke about pivotal career moments, his former AC Milan and Italy partners, including Paolo Maldini and Francesco Totti, and the heartbreak of the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, which he described as the most painful defeat of his career.
âEvery child who wants to be a footballer dreams of winning the World Cupâ, Pirlo told MightyTips. âItâs the ultimate prize, the pinnacle of success in our sport. For me, lifting that trophy was the realisation of a dream that seems almost unattainable for so many.â
With this renewed commitment, MightyTips and Boomerang Partners will continue to collaborate on original interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and compelling media projects that bring fans to football closer than ever.
The full Andrea Pirlo interview is available now on MightyTips.com.
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Casino Kings Announces ÂŁ4000 Giveaway when You Download Their Brand New App
Get ready to experience the thrill of the game like never before! Casino Kings, a trusted name in online betting and casino entertainment in the UK, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new, state-of-the-art mobile app, bringing a world of excitement straight to your pocket.
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