whether the tax will be levied on the entry-level or on each wager<\/a>. While officials have said there will be no revision to the proposed rate, the GST will seek to resolve this aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVarious online gaming companies have expressed concerns over the potential ramifications of the tax, arguing that it could significantly impact volumes and the overall viability of gaming businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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