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BGC warns UK tax increases may expand illegal online gambling

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The Betting and Gaming Council said higher UK gambling taxes and lower regulated-market returns could drive customers towards offshore operators. H2 Gambling Capital’s analysis, cited by the BGC, forecasts that offshore online gambling volume could rise from £16.6bn currently to £36bn in 2031, while the illegal market’s share increases from 10% in 2025 to 22%.

The projected shift could reduce licensed operators’ market share while increasing exposure to unregulated gambling services.

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BGC seeks UK talks on gambling taxes, regulation and illegal betting

The Betting and Gaming Council said it wants to discuss sector taxation, regulation and illegal gambling with the UK Government. The trade body said financial-risk checks should rely on accurate data and warned that unresolved concerns could drive customers towards illegal platforms; it cited 109,000 jobs, £6.8bn in gross value added and about £4bn in annual tax contributions from the regulated sector.

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