Recently, the Ministry of Finance took a closer look at the page and gambling social networks, where users can promote illegal entertainment (even by removing the background of slot machines). Now on trial were gambling applications available on mobile devices because of Customs Control Department wants to shop owners have removed the software from the offer items not in compliance with Polish law.
At the beginning of the interest has to shop the App Store, because a month ago sent a letter to the Polish branch of Apple, which demanded the withdrawal of the application platform, allowing for participation in gambling without paying taxes in Poland. This type of software is without prejudice to the provisions of the Gambling Act because it allows, among others, Results for betting in bookmakers registered in Poland. In addition, the tax collectors want Poles shop owner has blocked access to applications that promote gambling. Unfortunately not disclosed whether officials have prepared a list of applications offenders if Apple wanted to commit to its own records.
Despite adequate justification for their requests, Apple has not yet answered the request of the Ministry of Finance and all the applications are still available through the App Store. Therefore, officials have announced to take appropriate action against the company. It is interesting that similar claims not being sent in the direction of Google, as the company’s representative says that since January 2014. Not received any letter with a request to remove some apps from the Play Store. Nevertheless, the Customs Service calls for appropriate entries in the rules of the service.
This procedure is the next step in our efforts to counteract some gambling. It may be recalled that in November the Ministry of Finance published a special message to all those interested in this type of entertainment. Reminded him of threatening sanctions for violation of the gambling bill (up to 4 years in prison or a heavy fine payment), and also reported to initiate proceedings against players who have received high prizes. Furthermore started collecting data on other people.
It’s hard to resist the impression that the Polish government’s actions are inspired by the behavior of the Swedish authorities have recently forced Apple to remove from your PokerStars application platform, Bet365, William Hill and Unibet which are also popular in Poland. It is worth adding that the government has not only guided by their own motives, because his actions are also due to the demands of companies Fortuna, STS, Millennium and Lotto, which legally operate on the Polish market and are not satisfied with the high competition that does not pay taxes. How does the data say Roland Berger, in Poland, only 10% of the market, valued at 5 billion zł per year is generated in a legal manner. According to estimates, as much as 40% of the value corresponding to the British gaming company Bet365, who does not pay taxes in Poland.
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