Russia
Duma approves bill to increase gaming tax
The bill sets out plans to increase the top levy per gaming table from 125,000 rubles to to 250,000 rubles ($4,200).
2017-11-10
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Russia’s State Duma has green-lighted a draft bill that could lead to an increase in the maximum tax levy on gaming tables and machines.
The bill sets out plans to increase the top levy per gaming table from 125,000 rubles to to 250,000 rubles ($4,200).
The draft bill would also raise the maximum tax levy on gaming machines in Russia from 7,500 rubles to 15,000 rubles.
In order for the bill to come into law, it must pass a further three readings in the State Duma,
In addition, Russia's President Vladimir Putin must approve and sign off on the bill to enable it to become law.
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