SRI Lanka has implemented changes to its gambling tax regime, including higher licence fees and levies based on turnover. Industry observers said operators had almost no time to prepare and may face lower profitability.
Higher licence fees and turnover-based levies could affect operators’ costs and profitability in SRI Lanka.
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iGamingToday reported that the UK government confirmed a 25% increase in UKGC operator licence fees from 1 October 2026. The decision followed consultation and aims to recover the regulator’s oversight costs.
It was reported that Goa barred people under 21 from designated casino gaming areas. Operators paying recurring licence fees late will face annual penal interest of 18%.
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport published its response to the Gambling Commission funding consultation on 30 June 2026. Licence fees will rise by 25% overall from 1 October 2026, subject to secondary legislation; charity lottery fees will stay unchanged, while personal licence fees will also increase by 25%.
Ireland has notified the European Commission of draft Gambling (Licence Variation) Regulations 2026, according to the report. The proposal sets fees for B2C betting-licence changes, including amendments involving pool betting, and its standstill period ends on 5 May 2026.
A DCMS consultation document proposes raising Gambling Commission licence fees by 30%, with a possible start date of 1 October 2026. The document also sets out 20% and 20%-plus-10% options; it says the regulator favours the 30% increase, while the government prefers the option that ring-fences 10% for illegal-gambling work.