UK gambling operators outline plans to offset higher betting taxes
Flutter Entertainment, Entain and evoke outlined expected effects and mitigation plans after the UK government announced higher gambling taxes in its Autumn Budget. Flutter forecast EBITDA impacts of $320 million in 2026 and $540 million in 2027 before mitigation; Entain cited annual additional UK and Ireland costs of £200 million, while evoke estimated £125 million to £135 million in yearly tax contributions.
The projected tax costs and mitigation plans may influence operators’ spending, staffing and product decisions in the UK.