Until bwin is granted state authorization, it will accept no real-money bets from Polish residents. This move shows the operator’s commitment to complying with the government’s new regulations.
A number of leading overseas gambling operators have already announced their withdrawal from the Polish market. Among those are Pinnacle, bet365, EnergyBet, Mr Green, and Betfair.
That decision elicited a promise on behalf of the government that it would review the 12% taxation on wagering requirements in the future. At the same time, the new law introduces payment and domain-blocking measures that will be enforced as of July 1 this year.
