Question juridique clé
Whether commissions charged on table games form part of the taxable gross gaming revenue under Art. 40 SBG.
Solution extraite
Yes. The full amount paid into the pot in the context of the game is a stake; the retained commission remains part of gross gaming revenue.
Motifs extraits
The term 'stake' in Art. 40(2) SBG is not limited to the amount ultimately paid out as winnings. Systematic, teleological, historical, and practical reasons show that the taxable base covers the entire amount wagered in the game, regardless of whether the casino keeps part of it as a commission, rule-based deduction, or payout differential.