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Entain CEO warns UK tax rises could make betting shops unviable

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Entain chief executive Stella David said proposed gambling tax increases in the UK could make some of its roughly 2,300 betting shops unviable and lead the company to reconsider investment. The measures under discussion include raising remote gambling duty from 21% to 50%; the government is expected to consider tax changes in November’s budget.

Operators may need to reassess UK retail investment if the proposed duty increases proceed.

End-of-day close Entain (ENT), GBp, to 20 November 2025
Story date22 August 202520 November 2025

Latest reported results

Entain LSE: ENT

Financial year ended 31 December 2025

Revenue
GBP 5.26bn
Operating income
GBP 495.7m

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