A Regulus Partners analysis finds UK online gambling operators have weathered April’s Remote Gaming Duty hike to 40% so far, but warns the bigger financial impact may still be ahead.
PM Andy Burnham wants to scrap the “aim to permit” rule, letting UK councils block new betting shops and gaming centres as part of a wider high street and tax crackdown.
Interim Gambling Commission CEO Sarah Gardner opens up on nearly 17 years at the regulator, the thankless nature of gambling policy, and why affordability checks remain so divisive.
Betfred is exploring a pivot into UK slot arcades as gambling tax hikes force the closure of 132 betting shops and over 600 job cuts.
Vicky Foxcroft MP is reportedly the frontrunner to become the UK’s next gambling minister, as DCMS stays quiet on whether Baroness Twycross keeps the brief.
A new H2 Gambling Capital report warns that UK tax hikes on regulated gambling could push bettors toward the growing illegal offshore market, the BGC says.
