Betting and Gaming Update
In this update, we look at some of the most recent developments in the gambling sector including:
- a Commencement Order to give effect to the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 has been signed and the Act will come into operation on 1 December 2020
- the new Programme for Government published by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party and what that means for the gambling sector and
- two new guidance notes published by the Revenue Commissioners detailing certain exemptions from VAT applying to remote betting and the application of VAT to gaming services and amusement machines.
For more information on any of these topics please contact any member of A&L Goodbody's Betting, Gaming & Licensing team.