The new measures are as follows:
– betting in fixed quota, mutual or counterparty betting will be subject to a 2% tax on net gains per ticket, instead of the current 25% tax on net gains cumulated on several tickets
– a similar tax of 2% will also be levied on video-lottery gains
– mutual betting will be liberalized
– Romanians will no longer be allowed to access sports betting and online gambling sites owned by firms that operate in Romania based on no license
– casino entry fees will go up from RON20 to RON50
– slot-machine operators will also pay, beside the licensing fees, a EUR200 tax/year for each gaming equipment
Romania’s Government has recently decided to eliminate a 25% tax on revenues obtained by individuals from gambling, including electronic and online gaming, casino and table games, arguing that authorities are unable to determine the amount gamblers raise. The measure will be applied through an emergency ordinance, which will amend the Tax Code.
However, the 25% tax on winnings remains valid for lottery and Bingo games.