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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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EGT to reveal advanced Supreme cabinets and multigame mixes at BEGE Expo 2025
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EGT will send off this year’s gaming events season with another memorable participation in BEGE Expo. Traditionally, guests will be able to enjoy a wide selection of brand-new innovative products and bestsellers, as well as other surprises at the company’s stand 2.22 on November 26th and 27th.
Following their recent successful debut, the two new models from EGT’s Supreme series, S 55 V ST and S 55 S ST, will be presented to the local gaming audience for the first time during the show. Featuring captivating 55-inch UHD 4K displays, they will make a long-lasting impression on visitors with their stunning visuals, numerous interactive features, and smooth gameplay.
Alongside the General mixes, the Supreme cabinets will reveal the fascinating world of Supreme Selection Series multigames, including its latest addition – Jackpot Supreme Purple Selection mix. It will stand out with its premium collection of 50 exciting titles, blending well-established favorites and fresh new offerings with great potential.
Attendees will also be able to get acquainted with another brand-new multigame from the EGT portfolio – Power Red Selection. Including 54 titles, it will provide players with the opportunity to try their luck with both classic slots and roulette games, which can be set as Single Zero (European) or Double Zero (American) roulette.
The company’s jackpot family will be represented by the top-performing Asian-themed Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi, the absolute bestseller Bell Link, as well as Bell Link Boost and Gods & Kings Link with their new additions Bell Link Boost 2 and Gods & Kings Link 2.
EGT will also showcase its latest ETG developments. Guests will be able to learn more about the new Parallel Spins roulette center. It provides a state-of-the-art multiplayer experience with dual G RSA roulette centers positioned side by side. It allows simultaneous gameplay across both wheels, while a shared overhead structure delivers attractive options for branding and excellent visibility. Dedicated software enables true parallel spin functionality, which adds even more thrill to the game and increases player engagement.
EGT’s casino management system Spider with its 15 modules will be on display as well to demonstrate that it can be an indispensable assistant to casino managers in organizing daily activities at gaming venues. Numerous AWP and VLT solutions, created specifically for different markets, will complement the company’s product selection for the show.
EGT Digital will also showcase its rich variety of casino games, as well as the in-house developed iGaming platform X-Nave, providing operators with everything they need to build and grow a successful online business.
Nadia Popova, Chief Revenue Officer and VP Sales & Marketing at EGT, commented: “It is always a pleasure for us to take part in BEGE Expo – the largest gaming exhibition on the Balkan Peninsula, bringing together industry professionals from the whole region. Once again this year, we will welcome our partners, clients and friends at our stand to share our upcoming initiatives and discuss how together we can achieve even greater success.”
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VGCCC: EGM Application Improvements Consultation
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VGCCC has launched consultation on proposed reforms to the application process for Electronic Gaming Machine approvals in Victoria.
“Our Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) application process for new premises approvals under section 3.3.6 and EGM increase applications under section 3.4.17 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 is undergoing a significant uplift to align with modern expectations, recent legislative change, and our strengthened mandate to minimise gambling harm. It also intends to reduce red tape by ensuring applicants focus on priority factors that commonly determine the suitability of an application,” VGCCC said.
VGCCC is inviting feedback from all stakeholders — including, but not limited to, industry participants, councils, experts and community organisations — to provide feedback on:
• the clarity and practicality of the revised application and hearing processes
• ambiguities, redundancies or gaps in the revised application form and practice notes
• any other opportunities to improve the application and hearing process.
Consultation period closes on 19 December 2025.
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TaDa Gaming Releases Clover Ladybug
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TaDa Gaming, the award-winning casino content provider, has released Clover Ladybug, a vibrant slot where expanding Wilds, playful multipliers and the lucky ladybug herself lead the way to exciting 1500x wins.
Set on a 5Ă—3 grid with 20 paylines, Clover Ladybug transforms the simple joy of nature into a lively slot experience. The reels are filled with clovers, golden bells and other lucky icons, all brought to life with bright, colorful graphics and a joyful soundtrack that celebrates every win.
At the heart of the gameplay lies the Wild expansion feature. Wild symbols can appear on any reel and will randomly expand in cross or diagonal patterns when they land. When multiple Wilds overlap, they stack into multiplier Wilds, creating thrilling combinations and boosting win potential across the board.
The Clover Ladybug feature adds another layer of surprise and charm. Acting as a collector, the Ladybug gathers clovers from the reels and can randomly return them back onto the board, triggering expansions and increasing rewards in unpredictable ways.
With its dynamic Wild mechanics, uplifting animations and smooth pacing, Clover Ladybug delivers approachable, high-energy gameplay that feels both classic and fresh.
Sean Liu, Director of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: “Clover Ladybug embodies everything players love about our approach to design—simple mechanics, vivid energy, and a sense of joyful unpredictability. Every spin feels alive with movement and potential.”
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