Castilla‑La Mancha expects €48,148,690 in game tax revenue for 2027
Recreational machines drive most receipts; programme 126E gets €594,510.
Key Takeaways
- Castilla‑La Mancha forecasts €48,148,690 in taxes and fees from gambling for 2027.
- The fiscal levy on games of chance is estimated at €36,740,000, with recreational machines contributing €34,400,000.
- The tax on gambling activities is budgeted at €9,240,000 and the fee on raffles at €2,160,620.
- Programme 126E for Gambling Regulation receives €594,510 and is managed by the Dirección General de Tributos y Ordenación del Juego.
Castilla‑La Mancha expects to collect €48,148,690 in 2027 from the main taxes and fees linked to gambling, according to Volume III of the draft General Budget memoranda for 2027. Most of the revenue comes from the fiscal levy on games of chance, whose estimated yield is €36,740,000.
Breakdown of expected receipts
Within the fiscal levy on games of chance, recreational machines account for €34,400,000 and bingo will contribute €1,350,000. Casinos and casino gaming venues will add €992,070. To these amounts are added €9,240,000 expected from the tax on gambling activities and €2,160,620 from the fee on raffles, tombolas and random draws. Together, the three concepts reach the €48,148,690 budgeted.
Expenditure and gambling regulation
The region allocates €594,510 to programme 126E, corresponding to Gambling Regulation, managed by the Dirección General de Tributos y Ordenación del Juego, which reports to the Ministry of Finance, Public Administrations and Digital Transformation. The programme covers administrative tasks related to licensing and supervision of venues, type-approval and control of gaming machines and materials, and the exercise of sanctioning powers. Its budget lines include staff costs and the current expenses required for the area to operate.
The budget plan foresees continued inspection and supervision actions through collaboration with the Dirección General de la Policía Nacional, as well as the implementation of an advanced technological access-control system for gambling venues.
Recreational machines and Gambling Regulation appear as central elements in the fiscal forecasts and in the allocation for the supervision programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total expected gambling revenue for Castilla‑La Mancha in 2027?
The total forecast is €48,148,690 for 2027, which combines the fiscal levy on games of chance, the tax on gambling activities and the fee on raffles, tombolas and random draws.
How much will recreational machines contribute to the regional budget in 2027?
Recreational machines are projected to contribute €34,400,000 in 2027 as part of the fiscal levy on games of chance, whose total is estimated at €36,740,000.
What allocation does the Gambling Regulation programme receive in the budgets?
Programme 126E is allocated €594,510 for 2027 and is managed by the Dirección General de Tributos y Ordenación del Juego within the Ministry of Finance, Public Administrations and Digital Transformation.
Does the budget include control and inspection measures?
Yes. The plan includes continued inspection and supervision activities in collaboration with the Dirección General de la Policía Nacional and the implementation of an advanced technological access-control system for gambling venues.
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