The UK government said it plans to legislate in the 2026-27 Finance Bill to clarify Remote Gaming Duty treatment of freeplays, prizes and tournaments. From 1 April 2027, freeplays will be called restricted plays, and restricted plays won using another restricted play will be excluded from duty calculations. The proposal follows Jumpman Gaming’s successful appeal over HMRC’s £13.2m tax demand.
The UK government said it plans to legislate in the 2026-27 Finance Bill to clarify how Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) applies to freeplays, prizes and tournaments. The measure is due to take effect on 1 April 2027, according to the tax document accompanying the 2026 Budget. Under the plan, freeplays will be known as restricted plays, and restricted plays won through the use of another restricted play will be excluded from RGD calculations.