With gambling tax hikes either in progress or proposed across key markets in Europe, North America and beyond, how does the global casino and street-gaming industry remain competitive with the risks of illegal gaming? Looking at the spectre of Sweden, how should the industry respond to preserve safe, legal gambling? Will an increase in land-based closures lead to an increase in the illicit distribution of gambling machines? What strategies can the sector look to remain competitive and keep costs down in challenging headwinds?