4. Regulations of new gaming options and new business rules in controlled conditions. Tis includes improved regulation of the conditions when opening slot halls or casinos, the regulation and recognition of new gaming options, and ad- ministrative relief for the Ministry of Finance (Tax Administration) through the simplification of the certification process for gambling. Meanwhile, tax on winnings was a notable
change in the 2025 reform and this is now a pro- gressive rate which began in January 2026. Players' winnings are now taxed at 10 per cent on winnings up to €1,500 (lottery winnings under €100 are exempt), 15 per cent between €1,500 and €4,000, 20 per cent for winnings between €4,000 and €70,000 and 30 per cent on anything over €70,000. Last year, the tax office saw almost €72m in taxes from players’ winnings. Gambling licensing fees were also increased
from their current rate, which had been the same since 2010. For example, previously online casinos paid €400,000 and this has increased to €600,000. Gambling establishments such as casinos and slot halls must maintain a distance of at least