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Mexico is set to raise gambling taxes from 30 to 50%
Mexico’s Senate committee has approved the main part of the government’s 2026 economic plan, introducing higher taxes on gambling, online casinos, and even violent video games.
The proposal is to raise special taxes on betting and online casinos from 30% to 50% and add an 8% tax on video games with violent content. Known as IEPS, these taxes aim to minimize the number of harmful contents for the public.
Part of the extra funds will go to healthcare, hospitals, and preventive education programs. Officials emphasized that the tax increases are not arbitrary, but follow international practices focused on protecting public health.
The Senate committee chair stressed that these policies reflect public responsibility, not political or industry interests. Lawmakers argued that the state has a duty to safeguard citizens’ health and reduce social inequalities, with all IEPS revenue “returning to the people” through welfare and healthcare services.
The Chamber of Deputies already approved the measures, and the full Senate will debate and vote on them before the 31 October deadline. If passed without changes, the law will be published in the Official Gazette and take effect on 1 January 2026.
Mexico’s finance minister, Édgar Amador, has introduced a proposal to sharply increase taxes on casinos and online betting in the 2026 Economic Package.
Under the proposal,...
