Bettors are outraged by the government’s decision to collect taxes on the lottery and sports betting.
As part of its attempts to increase revenue for the country, the government imposed taxes on lottery, betting, and gaming profits.
Some local bettors believe the government’s action is an attempt to keep them from enjoying their gains in peace.
In an interview with OilCity Radio, they urged the government to reconsider its proposals to retain 10% of profits from lotteries, sports betting, and games of chance at the moment of payout.
“I could lose all my bets in a year so if I should win one day and then 10 percent is deducted, it actually means that I have lost.”
“Honestly, it is not fair. We are suffering because the system is not any better so taking away 10 percent of my bet wins is not a good thing”, another said.
For one of the gamblers, “This policy of taxing our fortunes in betting is not in our interest. 10 percent of our wins is too much for us. “
For one of the gamblers, “This policy of taxing our fortunes in betting is not in our interest. 10 percent of our wins is too much for us.”
