Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, hitting online casinos and bookmakers. Discover how this impacts the industry and Treasury coffers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major tax increase on online gambling firms, doubling the duty to 40% from April. Discover the full impact on the industry and problem gambling.
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Shares in major UK betting firms plummet after the Budget reveals a sharp rise in remote gaming duty. The changes could push £1.1bn to Treasury but risk jobs and black markets.
UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.
UK racing secures major budget victory as government targets gaming profits instead of betting duty. The sport avoids £66m annual hit while high-frequency gaming faces tax hikes.
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