- Colombia’s online gambling revenue dropped by 30% after a new VAT on deposits
- The 19% VAT on player deposits has been criticized by the industry
- Some platforms report declines of nearly 50% in deposits and player spending
- Operators like Stake tried to offset the tax with bonuses, but this is unsustainable
- The tax reduces deposit amounts, affecting player behavior and spending
- Average monthly gambling spend has decreased significantly
- Concerns arise about the long-term viability of licensed platforms
- Fears of increased illegal gambling due to higher costs in the legal market
- Potential negative impact on Colombia’s healthcare funding from gambling taxes
Source: yogonet.com
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