Tabcorp Would Hardly Be Affected from New Online Gambling Tax in Victoria

Tabcorp Would Hardly Be Affected from New Online Gambling Tax in Victoria

The Australia-based gambling behemoth Tabcorp could try go get a discount for the fees’ amount paid by it to state racing authorities, following the decision of the Victorian Government to impose a new tax on online gambling operations. As reported yesterday by Casino Guardian, Australian bookmakers are preparing to face the introduction of a new point-of-consumption tax in the state of Victoria. The 8% levy is set to be rolled out in 2019 and is to be imposed to companies’ revenue generated from all Internet-based betting services and applications. According…

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Japan to Allow Poker in Local Casinos under IR Bill

Japan to Allow Poker in Local Casinos under IR Bill

The Japanese Government has made a decision to allow poker in local casinos under the new Integrated Resorts Bill which is set to allow the establishment of casino venues as part of larger entertainment resorts in the country. The local Government had originally planned to lift the gambling ban only to allow games of chance, such as blackjack or roulette, in order to keep fairness in the Japanese gambling market. However, it finally agreed that casino dealers at the poker tables would be able to keep the integrity and fairness…

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