Report: UK machine games duty rise expected to be smaller than feared
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
The UK's machine games duty rate is expected to rise from 20% to 25% in next week's Autumn Budget, reported by EGR, short of the 40% recommended by an influential think tank. The report did not state the source of the expected rate.
Why it matters
A smaller-than-expected machine games duty rise would limit cost increases for UK operators running gaming machines.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Report: UK machine games duty rise expected to be smaller than feared”, 21 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/report-uk-machine-games-duty-rise-expected-to-be-smaller-than-feared/