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UK Treasury confirms Gibraltar talks over remote betting duty impact

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UK Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said the government had engaged with Gibraltar representatives after the Budget on the new Remote Betting Duty, following a question from Labour MP Gareth Snell. He said the duty changes were expected to raise more than £1bn a year, but gave no details of the discussions or any mitigation; the Treasury said it would continue monitoring the impact.

Gibraltar-based UK-facing operators may face duty costs, while the Treasury has provided no mitigation details.

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UK government bill revises remote gaming duty rules from April 2027

The UK government’s Finance Bill 2026/2027 would change Remote Gaming Duty treatment for promotional plays, prizes and tournaments from 1 April 2027. It defines restricted play and gives HMRC power to make regulations on when gaming payments are waived; the changes follow tribunal rulings involving Jumpman Gaming and L&L Europe.

From April 2027, the Finance Bill would tighten how RGD treats promotional spins, prizes and tournaments. The UK government's Finance Bill 2026/2027 was published on Wednesday 4 November. The document also gives HMRC new discretionary powers over how Remote Gaming Duty is applied, without the need for more primary legislation.

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