Estonia open to feedback on gambling taxes but hands are tied on advertising reforms

The Ministry of Finance of Estonia intends to update articles of the Gambling Act of 2008 but has expressed that amendments will not “lead to a tightening of gambling laws.”

Rainer Osanik: Estonia
The update was provided by Rainer Osanik, Head of Financial Policies and Intelligence at the Ministry of Finance, who is responsible for drafting a decree of amendments related to Estonia’s Gambling Act.

Addressing the Economic Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament), Osanik outlined key policy areas and conditions that require revisions.

The Committee hears that Osanik will provide a review of feedback on gambling tax changes enacted in 2024 to update Estonia’s gambling tax framework.

Changes applied, saw Remote Gambling Tax on games of chance increased from 5% to 6% of the amount received from bets (less winnings), along with the Game of Chance Tournament Tax (for both tournament and round game formats), which also rose from 5% to 6% of participation fees. Similarly, the Toto Ta..