Laos government proposes significant increase in casino taxes
A levy imposed on casinos and casino gaming would rise significantly under a new draft law being proposed by the Laos government.
According to a report in the local Vientiane Times, the draft law, presented to the Lao National Assembly by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Somdy Douangdy last week, would see the levy imposed on casinos and casino games increase from 35% to 50% as of January 2020.