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EU Operators Face Duty Costs, Domain Blocks
European operators are grappling with the financial impact of a 40% duty, while regulators intensify efforts to block unlicensed sites.
By Jörn · Methodology · · 18+
This week's European iGaming news highlights significant challenges for operators. Four sets of financial results have underscored the substantial cost burden imposed by a 40% duty. Concurrently, regulatory crackdowns are escalating, with nearly a thousand additional domains being blocked by two separate authorities.
These developments suggest a tightening regulatory environment across the EU, potentially impacting market accessibility and operational costs for licensed entities.
Source
EU iGaming weekly: Results season, site blocking, Dart’s Evolution bid — European Gaming
Jörn's take
The recent news about increased duties and site blocking in Europe really hits home for the premium segment. It means operators have less room for the kind of bespoke experiences and high-touch service that VIPs expect. We'll need to see how this impacts the ability to offer truly exclusive perks and maintain top-tier hosting standards.
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