Rank Group said discussions with the UK Gambling Commission over a £5m payment in lieu of a penalty were in their final stages, according to a media report dated 14 July 2026. The talks concern historical compliance breaches; the report also noted full-year net gaming revenue growth of 6%.
The discussions concern a possible £5m regulatory payment tied to Rank Group’s historical compliance breaches.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betfred | GBP 900,000 | Betfred agrees £900,000 settlement over online social responsibility failures | Not stated | |
| Not named | GBP 370 | Craig Williams admits gambling-law offence over UK election bets | Not stated | |
| Stakelogic | GBP 122,835 | UKGC fines Stakelogic £122,835 over slot spin speeds | Not stated | |
| Not named | GBP 26,000,000 | UK Gambling Commission allocates £26m to tackle illegal gambling sites | Not stated |
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Rank Group and Entain shares each rose about 5% in morning trading on 21 October after reports suggested the UK Treasury was considering a smaller Machine Games Duty increase than previously feared. The reported rate was 25%; the change had not been confirmed, and the Budget was due on 28 October.
Reportedly, Javier Gutiérrez, director general of Rank Holding España, has credited purpose and operational discipline for consolidating growth at Enracha, The Rank Group's boutique venues brand. He highlighted the team's sector knowledge, involvement and creativity in identifying improvements through customer interactions. Gutiérrez also stressed aligning managers and supervisors around a continuous-improvement strategy in a mature, competitive market.
Javier Gutiérrez, director general of Rank Holding España, has credited purpose and operational discipline with consolidating growth at Enracha, The Rank Group's boutique venues brand, in a mature market marked by uncertainty. Gutiérrez said the Enracha team's sector knowledge, involvement and creativity, and its ability to spot opportunities for improvement in each customer interaction, allow ideas to be turned into concrete actions. He said these factors progressively improve the experience in the venues.
A group of Labour MPs led by Alex Ballinger has written to UK Chancellor John Healey calling for a higher rate of machine games duty on Category B machines, including B3 machines in Adult Gaming Centres. The letter, sent on Friday, comes ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October amid speculation about tax rises for land-based casinos. The Betting and Gaming Council called the proposal "deeply misguided", citing studies that a rise to 40% could cost up to 16,000 jobs.
A group of Labour MPs led by Alex Ballinger has written to UK Chancellor John Healey asking for a higher rate of machine games duty (MGD) on Category B gambling machines, including B3 machines in Adult Gaming Centres. The letter was sent on Friday. It arrives before the Autumn Budget on 28 October, amid speculation that the chancellor will announce tax increases for UK land-based casinos.
Genting UK and Rank executives warned that uncertainty over Machine Games Duty is holding back investment in UK casinos. Genting UK chief executive Paul Willcock said he might have reached a different conclusion on the £40m Trocadero conversion had he decided today rather than two years ago. Rank chief executive Richard Harris said that without confidence things grind to a halt quickly.
Rank Group reported Q1 net revenue of £216.1m, up 5% year on year. The company said digital net gaming revenue rose 6% on a like-for-like basis, with its UK digital business also up 6%.