Can gambling taxes be a source of revenue for development, or are they simply another tool for corrupt officials to enrich themselves? Imagine a scenario where a significant portion of this tax revenue gets diverted away from public services and into the pockets of a few. Such a scenario would undermine the very purpose of taxation.
The concern about corruption in developing countries plagued by embezzlement is well-founded. Without strong institutions and transparent governance, tax revenue can become a target for exploitation. However, dismissing taxation entirely throws away a potential source of income for public services. This revenue could be used to improve education, healthcare, and infrastructure, benefiting everyone.
Taxes are suppose to be for the development of a country, they need funds to make it happen. Corruption is another thing, as regardless on where the funds are coming, but if the officials that are running the country, it will still end up on their personal pocket. Taxing gambling sites and gamblers at the same time, that's too much, no love for gambling on them and I think only those who are addicted would allow that to happen to them since 15% from winnings is just too huge considering we are not even winning most of the time.