UK raises Machine Games Duty to 25% on higher-stake machines from April 2027
The UK government will raise Machine Games Duty to 25% on machines with a maximum stake above £1 or a top cash prize above £100 from 1 April 2027. The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts an additional £0.1bn in tax revenue in 2027-28; Entain estimated an annualised £25m cost to its UK and Ireland retail business, while Rank forecast £9m.
The higher duty changes the tax costs operators face on qualifying gaming machines in the UK.