Aragón projects a 48% rise in gambling tax revenues by 2027
Regional budget sets €38.8m for 2027; on‑premises rate and state levy increase
Key Takeaways
- The Government of Aragón forecasts €38.8 million in gambling tax revenues for 2027, 48.09% higher than 2024.
- The on‑premises gaming tax is set at €31.8 million for 2027, up €9.1 million (40.09%) from €22.7 million in 2024.
- The tax on gambling activities is budgeted at €7 million for 2027, doubling the €3.5 million projected in 2024.
- Fees for the gaming tax are frozen for 2027 and do not receive the general 2% increase applied to other administrative fees.
- The figures are budgetary forecasts in the draft law and their realisation depends on sector performance in 2027.
The Government of Aragón expects to collect €38.8 million in gambling tax revenues in 2027, an increase of €12.6 million compared with the budgets approved for 2024. The variation shown in the revenue breakdown of the [project budget](/news) equals a growth of 48.09%.
Breakdown by category
The main item is the gaming tax, which covers on‑premises modalities — amusement machines, bingo and casinos — and for 2027 is set at €31.8 million, compared with €22.7 million budgeted in 2024. That increase is €9.1 million, or 40.09%.
The tax on gambling activities, linked to state and online modalities whose collection is assigned to the autonomous community, is forecast at €7 million for 2027. That figure doubles the €3.5 million budgeted in 2024, reflecting an increase of 100%.
Other notes from the budget project
The project keeps the fees for the gaming tax frozen for 2027 and does not apply the general 2% increase foreseen for other administrative fees. The €31.8 million projection for on‑premises gaming is close to the €31.5 million of actual collection settled in recent years, according to sector data cited in the text.
The figures cited are forecasts included in the draft law and do not constitute funds actually collected; their evolution will depend on the performance of the different gambling modalities during 2027.
Miguel Sandoval, Regulatory Correspondent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aragón expect to collect from gambling taxes in 2027?
Aragón expects to collect €38.8 million in gambling tax revenues in 2027. That figure appears in the draft budget and represents an increase of €12.6 million versus 2024.
What is the projection for the gaming tax in 2027?
The projection for the on‑premises gaming tax in 2027 is €31.8 million. This rises from the €22.7 million budgeted in 2024, an increase of €9.1 million (40.09%).
How does the tax on gambling activities change in the 2027 budget?
The tax on gambling activities is forecast at €7 million for 2027, which doubles the €3.5 million budgeted in 2024, reflecting a 100% increase.
Will the general 2% fee increase apply to gaming fees in 2027?
No. The draft budget keeps gaming tax fees frozen for 2027 and does not apply the general 2% increase that is foreseen for other administrative fees.
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