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Treasury considers gambling tax changes as think tank proposes £2.9bn revenue

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The UK Treasury is reportedly considering changes to gambling taxes ahead of the Autumn Budget on 30 October, with online casino games among the potential targets. The Institute for Public Policy Research said raising remote gaming duty from 21% to 50% could raise up to £2.9bn, increasing to £3.4bn by 2030; the plans have not been finalised.

A proposed rise in remote gaming duty could substantially increase tax costs for UK online casino operators.

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