No surprises as IBJR rejects proposed 15% betting tax
IBJR argues that a 15% tax would penalize licensed operators and push consumers toward unregulated betting.
3 min read • Oct 30 • By
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Kanggiten
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Imagine Live
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BetConstruct
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