# EU Gambling Tax & Harmonisation: Is a Bloc-Wide Framework Inevitable?| Ep. 854

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Podcast: [iGaming Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/igaming-daily-6317678)
Published: 2026-09-08T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Charlie Horner and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter discuss the potential for EU-wide harmonisation of online gambling regulation, including taxes, AML, and responsible gaming standards. They explore the political landscape, key proposals, and the implications for operators across Europe. Key Topics EU-wide gambling tax proposals and their feasibility The role of key figures like Victor Negrescu in pushing for harmonisation Challenges in defining gambling across European nations The impact of regulation on licenced and unlicenced operators Potential benefits of harmonised standards for player protection Steps required for EU legislation to be enacted Risks of increased regulation leading to more unlicensed activity Learn how to integrate responsible gaming into your marketing strategy with a masterclass led by Arjan Korstjens on Thursday 1 October. Get yourself a conference pass by visiting https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit/masterclasses/ Host: Charlie Horner Guest: Joe Streeter Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

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