08/07/26 Philippine lawmaker proposes higher taxes on online gambling The measure has been put forward as a potential way to generate additional government revenue.
08/03/26 South Korea’s tourism industry reiterates opposition to proposed casino levy increase and licence reform Twelve tourism organisations have urged the government to withdraw plans to raise casino contributions to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund and introduce five-year licence renewals.
07/17/26 South Korea considers raising casino tourism levy The proposal would increase the maximum contribution paid by mainland foreigner-only casinos.
05/29/26 Indian gaming stocks fall after Supreme Court backs retrospective 28% GST levy Shares of major gaming operators fell sharply after India’s Supreme Court upheld the retrospective application of the country’s 28 per cent GST framework.
12/21/20 Macau gaming tax collection jumps 203% The authorities collected US$354.6m in November, one of the best results of the year.
12/16/20 Japan tax reform proposal includes IR plans Analysts consider the tax proposal a confirmation of government interest in advancing with the IR project.
12/16/20 Philippines could get US$26m from e-sabong tax The bill to tax 5 per cent of revenues on e-sabong transmissions from legal cockpits has been passed to the Philippines Senate.
12/11/20 Macau gaming tax collection plunges to US$3.7m The city has revised its budget again with gaming tax collection down by 42 per cent since the last revision in April.
12/08/20 Tabcorp to appeal US$52m tax bill The amended tax bill relates to a Tatts Group gaming machines licence from 2016. Tabcorp acquired the firm the following year.
12/04/20 Japan: “Foreigners’ winnings will not be taxed” Akira Amari, head of the Liberal Democratic Party tax panel, has said winnings will be tax free for visitors from overseas.
12/01/20 Japan to decide IR tax guidelines in December Guidelines will be included in Japan’s 2021 tax reform. The key issue is how the country plans to tax winnings, especially for foreign players.
11/19/20 Philippines could net US$373m in e-sabong taxes The market is estimated at US$3.1m a day for each operator, and the collection could be even bigger if service providers are also taxed.
