The European Union is weighing a uniform 1% tax on online gambling across all 27 member states – a proposal that has gained momentum in the bloc’s long-term budget talks, and the latest sign that Europe’s gambling crackdown is moving from national capitals to Brussels. The European Union is moving closer to its first bloc-wide tax on online gambling, with a proposed 1% levy gaining momentum in negotiations over the EU’s 2028-2034 budget. EU Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin has confirmed the European Commission is preparing a formal assessment of the option, signaling that an idea floated four months ago is now being taken seriously in Brussels.