UK Remote Gaming Duty rise enters slow adjustment phase, lawyers say
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Six weeks after Britain doubled Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026, operators have reported limited immediate impact. Lawyers and advisers cited in the report expect the effects to emerge over several quarters through marketing, product economics and player behaviour.
Why it matters
Operators face rising duty costs that lawyers expect to reshape marketing, product economics and player behaviour over coming quarters.
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Cite as: SectorWire, “UK Remote Gaming Duty rise enters slow adjustment phase, lawyers say”, 19 May 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/uk-remote-gaming-duty-rise-enters-slow-adjustment-phase-lawyers-say/
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