The UK government has increased the Machine Games Duty by 5%, potentially raising costs for players…
Tag: UK
UK Budget Raises Betting Shop Gaming Machine Tax by 5%
The UK budget raises the tax on fixed-odds gaming machines in betting shops from 20% to…
UK Budget Raises Gambling Machine Tax, Impacting Players
The 2026 UK budget raises the tax on fixed-odds gaming machines, potentially affecting betting shop availability…
UK Betting Shops Face Closures After Gambling Tax Rise
A 5% tax increase on fixed-odds gaming machines in UK betting shops may lead to widespread…
Oddschecker Makes OC+ Tools Free, Ends Subscription
Oddschecker will make its premium OC+ betting tools free from October 27, 2026, ending its paid…
UK Gambling Tax Rise Sparks Player Concerns Over Costs
The UK’s Remote Gaming Duty doubled in April, raising online gambling costs for players and fueling…
UK Slot Machine Tax Hike Could Close Shops, Cost Jobs
A proposed doubling of the UK slot machine tax could lead to betting shop closures and…
UK Bookmakers Linked to Offshore Casino Deal Despite Illicit
Three major UK bookmakers warned about illicit offshore gambling markets but were linked to a deal…
UK Gambling Penalties Highlight Player Protection Efforts
The UK Gambling Commission has issued significant fines to operators for breaches, reinforcing protections for players…
UK Gambling Penalties Highlight Player Protection Focus
The UK Gambling Commission has issued significant fines to operators for compliance failures, reinforcing protections for…