- The UK government will increase gambling duty rates on activities deemed especially harmful, rather than harmonising existing rules, to raise revenue and address social harm.
- From April 2027, General Betting Duty on online bets will rise from 15% to 25%, except for UK horse racing and in-person bets, which remain at 15%.
- Remote Gaming Duty for online games of chance will increase from 21% to 40% from April 2026, potentially leading to market exits or growth in the black market.
- The 10% Bingo Duty will be abolished from April 2026, as bingo is considered low harm.
- Duties on land-based casinos, gaming machines, and the National Lottery remain unchanged; further guidance on freeplays and promotions is expected.
Source: bdo.global
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