PokerStars complies with Greek laws to go live

iGaming Business – The Rational Group, PokerStars’ holding company, has opted to comply with Greek gaming laws to move players in the country to .GR websites and introduce the new daily ‘player withholding tax’ on winnings. According to Pokerfuse, the new tax laws state that winnings of €100 ($135) or more are to be taxed at 15% and are automatically withheld at the end of the day. Winnings over €500 incur a higher tax rate of 20%. Money received through various promotional bonuses and other prizes is thought to be exempt from the law. The new tax has proved controversial…