Shares in British gambling companies have dropped sharply, reducing the stock market value of large operators by more than £3bn, after the Guardian reported that Treasury officials could tap the sector for between £900m and £3bn in extra taxes. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has come under pressure from two influential thinktanks to raise taxes on...
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Operator share prices tumble as UK government considering gambling tax increase
Great Britain’s government is reportedly considering proposals that could see certain taxes on gambling operators double, in an effort to raise up to £3bn (€3.59bn/$3.92bn) in additional funds. One such proposal could see the remote gaming duty increased to 50%. Today, UK remote gaming duty sits at 21% of operator profits, this is based on...
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U.K. Gambling Stocks Fall on Reports of New Industry Taxes
By Cristina Gallardo British gambling stocks fall dragged by reports of government plans for a new tax raid on the industry. Shares in London-listed Evoke, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and Rank Group tumbled Monday on the back of the reports, which suggest that the U.K. government is aiming to raise up to 3 billion pounds ($3.92...
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Chancellor shrinks public funding pot for Britain’s new National Wealth Fund
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UK: Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms
Saturday, October 12, 2024 4:47 PM Image aggregated from The Guardian. Rob Davies, The Guardian Email, LinkedIn, and more Ministers are considering a tax raid of up to £3bn on the gambling sector as Rachel Reeves casts around for funds to shore up the public finances. Story continues below Treasury officials are understood to be...
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Poacher turned gamekeeper: the gambler who turned tables on bookies and lobbies for UK tax rise
As a former professional poker player, Derek Webb is used to rising from the table holding more chips than he started with. Vanquished opponents are left scratching their heads, wondering how they have been bested by a softly spoken, bespectacled septuagenarian with a Derby accent. Now, the multimillionaire is going all-in on a new battle...
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Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms
Ministers are considering a tax raid of up to £3bn on the gambling sector as Rachel Reeves casts around for funds to shore up the public finances. Treasury officials are understood to be weighing up proposals, put forward by two influential thinktanks and backed by one of the party’s top five individual donors, to double...
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Regulator says COVID cost UK Gambling £1bn in economic output
Ted Menmuir, SBC News Email, LinkedIn, and more DCMS has revised its economic estimates, measuring the economic contribution and productivity of the UK Gambling sector. Economic estimates and datasets have been updated for DCMS’s key sectors for the reporting period of 2011 to 2021, tracking a decade of business activity. Story continues below DCMS is...
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Leading Trade Groups Announce Partnership
Posted on: October 10, 2024, 11:36h. Last updated on: October 10, 2024, 11:51h. Three of the world’s most prominent trade groups representing the interests of gaming operators in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe have announced a pact. (L to R) Graine Hurst, CEO of the Betting & Gaming Council, American Gaming Association President...
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Future of Plinko in the United Kingdom in 2025 – London Post
Plinko, a game that originated from a simple TV show segment, has become a global sensation in recent years, especially in the online gaming world. In the United Kingdom, Plinko has seen considerable growth, particularly through online casinos and gaming platforms. As we approach 2025, many are curious about how the game will evolve and...
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What Impact Will a New Labour Government Have on the UK Gambling Industry? – London Post
The recent 2024 UK elections have ushered in a new Labour government, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. With Labour’s victory comes a host of anticipated reforms across various sectors, including the gambling industry. This article explores the potential impact of a new Labour administration on UK gambling, taking into account recent policy...
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UK’s Labour Party received gifts worth $1bn from betting and gambling firms
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party received tens of thousands of pounds worth of money as donations and corporate hospitality from betting companies and other senior figures in the sector, British parliamentary records show. The Labour Party received more than £1 million in donations from casino bosses who made their fortunes in...