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Cross Party Members of Sejm Urge for Tax Reform for Online Gambling
In Poland, members of a cross-party group of politicians from the lower house, the Sejm, are calling for reforms to how gambling is taxed. A cross-party committee has joined in calls to change the current legislation in an attempt to rekindle the licensed bookmaker sector of the economy. The MPs believe that more income could be generated for both the industry and the Treasury by changing the current taxation system.
The cross-party committee represents Polish consumers and entrepreneurship. It is officially calling on the Ministry of Finance to abandon the 12% turnover tax that is applied to sports betting. Instead, it wants the country to fall into line with the system that is favoured by most EU Member States. That system sees tax levied on GGR (Gross Gambling Revenue) as opposed to Poland’s current system of total turnover.
The European Betting and Gambling Association are in favour of the change in regulation. 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.”
The election of Andrzej Duda’s PiS (Law and Justice Party) to Government meant that the online gambling sector was radically overhauled. Until then, between 2011 and 2016, Polish online casinos and betting operated in a liberalised market. In 2017 Poland’s gambling codes were reformed, and the market was remodelled. The Treasury imposed the 12% of turnover tax across all the gambling verticals in the sports betting sector. In addition, the activities of the state-owned monopoly Totalizator Sportowy were restricted.
These changes to the legislation meant that all licensed operators had to have a physical presence in the country to continue to operate. They also had to provide the Ministry of Finance with a database containing all the details of their registered players. As a result, many international operators, including bet365, Bwin, Olympic Entertainment Group and William Hill, withdrew from the territory.
The cross-party committee is asking the Ministry to reconsider its tax policies. They believe the changes implemented post-2107 are regressive compared to other EU countries. The PIGBRiB (The Polish sportsbook trade association) has previously called on the government to introduce a flat rate of taxation on sportsbook GGR. This flat rate should be around 20% of GGR.
Professor Konrad Rackowski, a former Polish Finance Minister, published a paper in which he said these changes would create an online sports betting market that was more viable and attractive.
The current taxation at 12% of total turnover equates to between 55 and 65% as a GGR tax. This means Poland is levying one of the highest taxation rates on online sports betting in the EU. Professor Rackowski adds that only two out of twenty of the country’s licensed sports betting companies were returning a profit. In addition, a fifth of Polish bettors frequent websites that are not licensed or regulated in Poland, resulting in the Treasury missing out on significant tax revenues.
The Sejm committee also questioned whether the size of the online betting market in Poland could be accurately calculated, given that the current data is based on taxed income and not gross proceeds.
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BETBY EXPANDS NFL OFFERING AHEAD OF NEW SEASON

BETBY, a premium sportsbook provider, is set to kick off the new NFL season with a major expansion of its American football betting portfolio, introducing a significantly broader range of player prop markets as well as the highly anticipated launch of microbetting options.
With official NFL data rights powering its sportsbook, BETBY has enhanced its player props coverage to go beyond traditional totals, now offering markets such as anytime, first, next, and last touchdown scorers. This expansion allows bettors to engage with individual performances in more dynamic ways across every game moment.
Complementing the props update, BETBY is also introducing microbetting markets tailored to NFL gameplay, including team to score first/next drive, next drive outcome, drive to score, and drive to touchdown. These fast-paced markets bring a new layer of interactivity for users, enabling real-time engagement with every possession.
The release is strategically aligned with the start of the new NFL season, ensuring that BETBY’s operator partners and their audiences can access these innovations from day one.
Commenting on the launch, Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Sportsbook Product at BETBY, said: “The NFL is one of the most followed and engaging sports competitions in the world, and we are thrilled to expand our coverage with official data-driven markets. By introducing a wider range of player props alongside microbetting opportunities, we are giving our partners the tools to deliver a far more immersive experience to their users throughout the entire season.”
These additions underscore BETBY’s commitment to innovation and player engagement, solidifying its position as a leading sportsbook provider that continuously adapts its portfolio to the evolving demands of operators and bettors alike.
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Book of Madness 2: GAMOMAT releases sequel to horror-themed hit

GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent German software developers for slot games, has cranked up the craziness with the release of Book of Madness 2. This chilling 5×3 slot is set within a derelict, blood-smeared asylum that oozes with tension, underscored by an eerie soundscape.
Following the massive success of the original, Book of Madness is back with a thrilling sequel that turns up the chaos. A deranged nurse takes centre stage, injecting insanity into every spin for an even more electrifying gameplay experience. GAMOMAT’s horror-themed line-up has grown significantly stronger with Book of Madness 2, joining the ranks of Xploding Pumpkins and the original Book of Madness.
A toxic Book of Madness 2 symbol represents the Wild and Scatter which substitutes for all symbols except stamped Bonus symbols during Free Games. Multiple Wild symbols on a single payline count as the highest-paying symbol combination.
Three, four, or five Scatter symbols will trigger 10 Free Games. Once activated, it is possible to retrigger additional Free Games. Before the feature starts, a random Scatter symbol is revealed and appears on the open page — every symbol other than the Book of Madness has the power to mutate into a Bonus symbol. If Free Games are retriggered, another 10 Free Games are instantly awarded and an additional Bonus symbol will be chosen as part of the Multi Symbol feature — each one is displayed in the bar above the reels. If all symbols are already Bonus symbols and a further retrigger is activated, players only receive 10 more Free Games.
GAMOMAT is releasing Book of Madness 2 via its Remote Gaming Server, G‑RGS, and through the Bragg HUB.
Chief Strategy Officer at GAMOMAT Development GmbH Sebastian Reddig said: “Book of Madness 2 builds on the predecessor and turns up the tension to deliver a horrifyingly entertaining experience. An unsettling atmosphere, frighteningly fun features, and gory graphics all make for a game that players would be mad to miss!”
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PG Soft unlocks new release: Grimms’ Bounty – Hansel & Gretel

PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has launched its fairytale-inspired slots title, Grimms’ Bounty: Hansel & Gretel. It’s a 3-reel, 5-row video slot that features increasing multipliers and extra respins to keep the action engaging.
The Wild is represented by a bubbling cauldron that substitutes for all symbols to create more winning combinations, while the mystical potion Scatter unlocks the Free Spins feature.
When the main game is underway, the Respin value on the left side of the screen begins at zero. Once a winning spin lands and after the win is paid, all low-paying winning symbols are collected. The Respin value increases by one for every low-paying winning symbol collected. Should no winning combination happen and there is at least 1 Respin value, a Respin value will be used to award a free respin (Scatter symbols will remain on the reels).
The Multiplier Collection feature is displayed on the right hand side and starts at x1. A winning spin here will morph all high-paying symbols (Witch, Hansel, Gretel, Cupcake, and Bread) collected in the Multiplier meter. For every five symbols collected, the Multiplier increases by x1.
Free Spins will launch with three or more Scatter symbols on the screen and will begin with eight spins. In Free Spins the Respin counter is set to zero, and a Multiplier set at x2. After each winning spin, low-paying symbols are collected into the Respin meter on the left, while high-paying symbols are gathered into the Multiplier meter on the right. Every four low-paying symbols collected adds an extra Respin, and every four high-paying symbols boost the Multiplier by x2. If no win appears but there is at least one Respin stored, a Respin will trigger automatically, keeping the round alive. All wins during this feature are multiplied by the current Multiplier displayed on the reels.
PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “With Grimms’ Bounty: Hansel & Gretel, we’ve brought a timeless fairytale to life in a slot filled with striking visuals and mysterious effects that perfectly capture the story’s atmosphere. As a collapse-style game, it delivers dynamic gameplay that we’re sure will delight fans of the fantasy and fairytale world.”
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