1.5% to 5%. Tese changes are designed to foster a safer and more transparent market while addressing loopholes that have allowed unlicensed operators to flourish.
Overall, the main feature of the Ukrainian market is that it is young, opened only in 2020 - and all changes are taking place in real time. Moreover, the military situation in the country also affects the state of the market.
KEY ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS
Advertising of gambling in Poland is strictly regulated. As a general rule, it is prohibited in all cases, except for explicitly defined exceptions. Permitted categories of advertising include:
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Advertising of bookmakers during live broadcasts of sporting events;
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Advertising within betting shops, slot machine halls, or casinos;
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Advertising on television or radio between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM; and
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Advertising on the websites of gambling operators.
Advertising by unlicensed operators is prohibited under any circumstances.
LOCAL MARKET REQUIREMENTS
TYPE OF LICENCE Online sports betting
Land-based casino & Slots Poker
TAXABLE BASE Deposits GGR GGR
Land-based sports betting & racing Deposits Land-based sports betting & racing Deposits
for animal sports competitions Land-based lottery
4. Land-based lottery (term – 2 years)
For land-based lotteries license the one- time fee in amount of ~ US$ 1,390 and when the license concerns games held in the same province, it cannot be less than ~ US$ 695 and 10% of the value of the prize pool, but not less than ~ US$ 695 for some types of lotteries.
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Online sports betting license (only on real live events, or betting on horse
TAX RATE 12% 50% 25% 12% 2.5%
Total receipts for the sale 10-25% of coupons/income
racing; land-based sports betting license (sport betting shop) can be obtained in addition to this online license);
u Land-based casino license; u Slot machines hall license;
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Lottery license (excluded from the gambling regulations; under monopoly);the military fee tax from
Akin to neighbouring countries, Poland has one of the most restricted and regulated gambling markets.
It is difficult to enter the gambling business in Poland, and even more difficult to stay in it, since the state has a monopoly on some gambling verticals and prevents competitors from entering the market. E.g., online casino games – a vertical popular with players and operators that are not available to white- labelled operators, a fertile ground for illegal activity and for reducing state revenues.
Tere are also some of the highest in the world tax rates for gambling in Poland, with casino GGR tax at the rate of 50%, and very heavy fines for illegal gambling for players, providers of services, and for operators.
Tis system with a state monopoly for a lot of verticals, including online casino games, and high taxes, combined with restrictive regulations for sports betting does not bring much benefit to the participants of the white market.
If you are considering venturing into the markets of CIS countries or seeking expert advice on navigating the complexities of the gambling industry, Dmitry Hotsyn is the go- to person. Take action now and reach out to Dmitry to explore how 4H Agency can support your endeavours in the vibrant and evolving landscape of the CIS region.
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This market overview was prepared by Ivan Kurochkin, Head of Eastern Europe Desk, Partner and one of the founders of 4H Agency.
After 10+ years’ experience in consulting every type of clients from the testing laboratories to global operators and B2B providers on a variety of matters related to the gambling operations, Ivan has proven himself to be a business- oriented
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