BGC calls MPs' push for higher UK machine games duty deeply misguided
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
The Betting and Gaming Council's chief executive has told UK MPs backing an increase in Machine Games Duty that their views are "deeply misguided". Ninety MPs have called for the tax to rise.
Why it matters
A higher Machine Games Duty would raise costs for UK operators running gaming machines in betting shops and casinos.
Cite as: SectorWire, “BGC calls MPs' push for higher UK machine games duty deeply misguided”, 19 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/bgc-calls-mps-push-for-higher-uk-machine-games-duty-deeply-misguided/
Key facts
- Parties
- Betting and Gaming Council
- Market
- UK