Morocco Introduces Tax on Winnings from Foreign iGaming Operators, While Swedish Players Cash Out Thousands Due to Glitch
In Morocco, a 32% tax has been introduced on winnings from foreign iGaming operators, including 2% allocated to social programs.
Payment providers are required to monitor payouts and withhold taxes, with fines for non-compliance.
New Taxation Rules in Morocco
According to the new measures, winnings from foreign iGaming operators are now taxed at a rate of 32%. Of this:
- 30% — income tax on winnings;
- 2% — contributions to social programs.
The responsibility for tracking and withholding taxes falls on payment providers handling player payouts. Companies that fail to comply face fines. These measures aim to increase oversight of illegal earnings and boost state revenue.
ATG Online Casino Glitch in Sweden: Players Cashed Out Thousands of Euros
Meanwhile, an incident in Sweden has shaken the local iGaming industry. A glitch at ATG’s online casino allowed players to receive real winnings without making a deposit.
The glitch affected several slot machines, including Blazing Cash by Blueprint Gaming. According to BigWinBoard, the bug enabled players to win and cash out real money despite having no funds in their accounts.
How the Glitch Worked
The error essentially meant that:
- player balances were not checked;
- slots provided free spins with real payouts;
- payouts reached up to 20,000 SEK (€1,829) per day;
- funds were sent directly to users via Swish — a popular payment system in Sweden.
One user reported: “My friends withdrew from 10,000 to 250,000 SEK. One already booked a trip abroad.”
ATG’s Response
ATG denies any error. Company spokesperson Camilla Hasselström stated:
“That’s not true. But we need to double-check, which is why we’ve temporarily shut down Blueprint machines and launched an investigation. We don’t see any money missing.”
Despite the official denial, many accounts were closed. However, most players managed to cash out their winnings before this happened.
Brief Comparison of the Two Situations
| Morocco | Sweden |
|---|---|
| 32% tax introduced on winnings from foreign operators | System glitch allowed winnings to be cashed out without account deposits |
| Payment providers must withhold taxes | Players withdrew up to €1,829 per day via Swish |
| Non-compliance leads to fines | ATG shut down slots and launched investigation |
Conclusion
The iGaming industry continues to face new challenges — from tighter tax policies in countries like Morocco to technical glitches, as seen in the ATG case in Sweden.
These events highlight how critical it is for operators to ensure both transparency in payouts and technical stability of their platforms.