New York launches RFP for new casinos rising the taxation to 64%

[madnessteat]

New York is one of the largest cities in the United States. There is a lot of money there, and to own a casino in New York you have to be at least a millionaire, so I don't think these taxes are too high. If we're talking about changing the tax rate from state to state, I think it's a very good practice to differentiate taxes. People who earn more should pay higher taxes.

[Lanatsa]

New York is one of the largest cities in the United States. There is a lot of money there, and to own a casino in New York you have to be at least a millionaire, so I don't think these taxes are too high. If we're talking about changing the tax rate from state to state, I think it's a very good practice to differentiate taxes. People who earn more should pay higher taxes.

Even if you're rich or millionaire but doesn't mean that you wouldn't really be minding about taxes for this high which is impossible for a business owner on behaving that way and trying to pay up upto 64%? Who would be the one would really be willing to pay up that high?

For sure it would really be a great effect on overall profitability or revenue because of big deductions that you could get on having those high tax.

So as a business owner then its either you do deal with it or simply skip out this time.

[madnessteat]

New York is one of the largest cities in the United States. There is a lot of money there, and to own a casino in New York you have to be at least a millionaire, so I don't think these taxes are too high. If we're talking about changing the tax rate from state to state, I think it's a very good practice to differentiate taxes. People who earn more should pay higher taxes.

Even if you're rich or millionaire but doesn't mean that you wouldn't really be minding about taxes for this high which is impossible for a business owner on behaving that way and trying to pay up upto 64%? Who would be the one would really be willing to pay up that high?

For sure it would really be a great effect on overall profitability or revenue because of big deductions that you could get on having those high tax.

So as a business owner then its either you do deal with it or simply skip out this time.

If you count all the hidden taxes of an ordinary citizen of the Russian Federation, he pays more than 50% of his income. But we do not have differentiated taxes. So I think that a tax of 64% for a businessman is quite a normal level of tax. In addition, these funds come out of the pockets of ordinary citizens, rather than being earned by hard work.

[Johnyz]

New York is one of the largest cities in the United States. There is a lot of money there, and to own a casino in New York you have to be at least a millionaire, so I don't think these taxes are too high. If we're talking about changing the tax rate from state to state, I think it's a very good practice to differentiate taxes. People who earn more should pay higher taxes.

The demand for casinos right now is still not normal, we’ve a huge decline since the pandemic and if those casinos will pay a higher taxes, then it can affect their daily operations. Well, casinos is a huge business so I’m also confident about their system and paying taxes is really mandatory so they can’t skip that, the one who will suffer on this are the gamblers and not the casinos because for sure the fairness will become more low without being noticed.

[carlfebz2]

New York is one of the largest cities in the United States. There is a lot of money there, and to own a casino in New York you have to be at least a millionaire, so I don't think these taxes are too high. If we're talking about changing the tax rate from state to state, I think it's a very good practice to differentiate taxes. People who earn more should pay higher taxes.

The demand for casinos right now is still not normal, we’ve a huge decline since the pandemic and if those casinos will pay a higher taxes, then it can affect their daily operations. Well, casinos is a huge business so I’m also confident about their system and paying taxes is really mandatory so they can’t skip that, the one who will suffer on this are the gamblers and not the casinos because for sure the fairness will become more low without being noticed.

We've seen several industries had closed down or become bankrupt when this pandemic happens which it did really give out big effect to the entire economy but now after how many years these establishments are opening their doors once again which means that demand would really be
gradually increasing as we do going back to normal.

Taxes of 64% is somewhat really that big if  you do ask me but since the government is the one who do set out then all the things they do need to do
is to pay up or else you do know on whats next.

[Darker45]

I'm surprised how high the taxes in these states are for sports betting income. This standard seems unreasonable. Well, anyway, sports betting companies always have the freedom to choose their location. They could choose to build their business anywhere they want. If they think a 64% income tax is too high in New York, then they could easily decide to operate from somewhere else or relocate if they're already headquartered in New York.

I'd be wondering why sports betting companies would choose New York, New Hampshire, or Pennsylvania over other states with cheaper tax. 

[alegotardo]

What do you think about these unreasonable tax rates ? ?
These are not only over the top but also going to push the companies away.

I've always been in favor of high taxes for anything that causes a person addictions, destroys their financial or emotional integrity, and adds nothing useful to someone's life.
However, I had never seen a tax above 50%, I agree with you that it is absurd.
But, I think... if the government is demanding this, is it because they know that companies are able to pay (because gambling companies make a lot of money) or is it that the government really wants to discourage this type of company and make them disappear from their territories usanod a "legal tool" for this?

[madnessteat]

I'm surprised how high the taxes in these states are for sports betting income. This standard seems unreasonable. Well, anyway, sports betting companies always have the freedom to choose their location. They could choose to build their business anywhere they want. If they think a 64% income tax is too high in New York, then they could easily decide to operate from somewhere else or relocate if they're already headquartered in New York.

I'd be wondering why sports betting companies would choose New York, New Hampshire, or Pennsylvania over other states with cheaper tax.

According to speculation, companies that want to become a monopoly in the betting industry in New York are DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Bally's and they already own about 80% of the total market share of sports betting in the United States so. So it makes no sense for them to move, they just want to get a license and share this piece of the delicious pie and are willing to pay quite a lot of money for it. 

Source : https://www.playny.com/sports-betting-bid-process-update

[Findingnemo]

Players are forced to move to other states just for the sake of gambling? Thise tax rates are unfair and casinos may not be able to operate if the government is pushing the rates higher and higher.

By the way Texas is known for casinos what is the tax rate for sport betting there?

[madnessteat]

^

Why would anyone want to move? These big companies have a huge number of casinos in various states. I don't see anything wrong if their overall tax burden increases by a few percent. The only downside of that is that the smaller gambling establishments won't be able to operate in New York. But it's not about online casinos, so you don't have to worry at all.

[Fortify]

The New York state gaming commission has issued a request for the proposals which are due 10 December apparently which would raise the gambling tax to 64% ( proposed) it's already way over the top. They have also issued information about the unlicensed casinos in the area. They wanna choose the official tenders, therefore these measures are supposed to attract those parties.

These statements are inherently contradictory.

Jacking up your gambling taxes to 64% is not going to attract anyone to establish in your state. Rather, it is just going to be encouraging illegal junket activity for than anything else. Certainly not something that you would want as a regulator.

If the aim is combatting illegal gambling joints, this is certainly not the way to go.

If the aim is to raise more revenue, this is not the way to go either - search up "paradox of thrift".

You fail to understand how profitable these type of companies really are and the authorities in this state have likely done a lot of research into the field in order to come up with that tax level. Just look at Vegas (on the surface) an area filled with luxury and opulence, a mecca attracting in millions of gamblers where casinos give away all sorts of hospitality and free drinks, it just shows you how much money is floating around this field. Real world gambling institutions have standard business costs like properties (which they own), taxes, staffing, security, etc. but at a certain scale those costs stay still and the rest is profit creamed off the top. They're probably still making 10-20% profit margins at this rate which is incredible for any business.

[mu_enrico]

Nice! Tax the rich and then give the money back to the poor! Casino is for rich people after all, so let them suffer!
It's all sunshine and rainbow until casinos fleeing NY causing no job creation and less tax revenue. Any good socialist argument?

[Quidat]

Nice! Tax the rich and then give the money back to the poor! Casino is for rich people after all, so let them suffer!
It's all sunshine and rainbow until casinos fleeing NY causing no job creation and less tax revenue. Any good socialist argument?

Seems like you do hate casino business that much where you are pleased on seeing those horrendous percentage tax which is applied to them which i cant really deny nor disagree on what you had said about this is mostly been benefited out on those rich people where they should really be taxed even way more higher than before but there would really be complaints made about some reconsideration for the sake
of making fair business? I wont be surprised.

[KTChampions]

I am not surprised by this news. In New York, power has been seized by the socialists, and they do not know how to do anything but prohibit, destroy and rob other people's property. Just like Tesla is running away from these madmen from California to Texas, the whole business will run from New York to normal places. If the authorities continue to act in this way, they will simply turn this state into a trash heap.

[Fesatmas]

Nice! Tax the rich and then give the money back to the poor! Casino is for rich people after all, so let them suffer!
It's all sunshine and rainbow until casinos fleeing NY causing no job creation and less tax revenue. Any good socialist argument?

Seems like you do hate casino business that much where you are pleased on seeing those horrendous percentage tax which is applied to them which i cant really deny nor disagree on what you had said about this is mostly been benefited out on those rich people where they should really be taxed even way more higher than before but there would really be complaints made about some reconsideration for the sake
of making fair business? I wont be surprised.

Whether you agree or not, it's a fact that the high taxes at the casinos there make it less messy. Although it's actually worth what the rich bet on. Because it is only an annual tax in exchange for winnings every month at the casino, it can be equivalent or even only 10% of the total that rich people get for gambling in 1 full year.

Hasn't this been coordinated with the casino to be later accepted as one of the conditions for the casino to remain standing and have protection while operating.

[DoublerHunter]

Nice! Tax the rich and then give the money back to the poor! Casino is for rich people after all, so let them suffer!
It's all sunshine and rainbow until casinos fleeing NY causing no job creation and less tax revenue. Any good socialist argument?

^ We must understand the gambling casino owner sometime, how could they survive if the tax is so big and almost cover your entire revenue.
It could be suffering for both player and gambling casino owners and I hope the goal is back money to the poor but what if the money they get is in a hand of corruption which is very common in our government now. I think this is not right, if that is 50/50 profit-sharing by tax probably it is good and fair enough, but in that percentage, they almost kill the gambling industry.