On 1 April 2026, the UK government made one of the most aggressive fiscal moves we have seen in a regulated gambling market. Remote Gaming Duty jumped from 21% to 40%, effectively doubling the tax burden on the most profitable part of the industry. At the same time, the next increase is already scheduled, with remote betting set to rise to 25% from 2027. On paper, this looks straightforward. Increase taxes, generate over £1 billion in additional revenue and position it as a responsible policy decision that targets a sector often framed......
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iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
April 2, 2026
UK Gambling Commission restores Spribe licence after suspension
The UK Gambling Commission has formally lifted the suspension of the licence held by Spribe OÜ, allowing the company to resume offering gambling software services within Great Britain. The decision,...
iGaming News, Taxation
April 1, 2026
UKGC Response to Remote Gaming Duty and Black Market Risks
The UK Gambling Commission has formally addressed growing industry concerns surrounding potential increases to Remote Gaming Duty, often referred to as RGD, while reinforcing the limits of its institutional role....
iGaming News, Laws
April 1, 2026
Betting and Gaming Council warns black market growth after tax rise
The Betting and Gaming Council has issued a strong warning that the illegal gambling market in the United Kingdom is already expanding at a concerning pace and could accelerate further...
iGaming News
March 26, 2026
Flutter Entertainment reviews Paddy Power marketing amid UK tax rise
Flutter Entertainment has initiated a strategic review of the marketing structure at Paddy Power as the group prepares for a substantial increase in gambling taxation in the United Kingdom. The...
Finance News, iGaming News
January 29, 2026
Rank Group posts encouraging results as tax changes loom in UK
London‑based gambling operator Rank Group has reported strong performance in the first half of its 2025‑26 financial year as revenue and profit rose across its core markets and business divisions....
iGaming News, Taxation
January 29, 2026
Coral withdraws from Cheltenham Festival amid tax increases
The prominent UK bookmaker Coral, part of the Entain group alongside Ladbrokes, has announced it will withdraw its sponsorship of the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, bringing to an...
iGaming News, Laws, Taxation
January 20, 2026
Betting and Gaming Council warns tax rises may boost black market
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chief executive Grainne Hurst has publicly welcomed a recent debate in the United Kingdom Parliament regarding the government’s plan to increase taxes on online...
Finance News, iGaming News
January 6, 2026
Betfred profit surge follows US and Spain market withdrawal
Betfred has reported a significant financial milestone after submitting its latest set of accounts, revealing gross profit of £1bn over an extended reporting period. The figures highlight a period of...
iGaming News, Taxation
January 5, 2026
Gibraltar Minister to engage with UK on gambling tax changes
Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, has confirmed that he will continue to engage constructively with the UK government regarding the recent decisions to raise gambling taxes....
iGaming News, Laws
December 22, 2025
Rank Group discloses €7.1m payment fraud at Spanish operations
Rank Group has confirmed that its Spanish businesses Enracha and Yo have been affected by a payment fraud amounting to approximately €7.1 million. The disclosure was made through a regulatory...
iGaming News, Taxation
November 12, 2025
Gibraltar warns UK gambling tax hike may harm economy
As the United Kingdom prepares for its November 26 budget, debate over potential increases in gambling taxation has intensified. The discussion is no longer confined to industry insiders and politicians;...
iGaming News, Taxation
November 5, 2025
Northern Ireland Assembly urges higher gambling tax
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has called on the UK government to reconsider its proposed plans to harmonise remote gambling tax rates....
iGaming News, Taxation
October 27, 2025
EY report warns of major UK losses from gambling tax rise
A new economic analysis conducted by Ernst & Young (EY) has projected that the United Kingdom’s proposed gambling tax reforms could lead to a multi-billion-pound reduction in economic activity and...
iGaming News, Laws
October 23, 2025
UKGC intensifies crackdown on illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reinforced its stance against illegal online gambling by taking unprecedented action to restrict access to unlicensed operators. According to recent statements by Chief...
iGaming News, Taxation
July 30, 2025
UK Treasury Plans Gambling Tax Reform in 2025
The UK Treasury is actively working on a significant restructuring of the country’s remote gambling tax framework, aiming to streamline what has been described as an outdated and overly complex...