By SectorWire desk ·
The report said that HM Treasury rejected blame as gambling tax increases were linked to Betfred shop closures. Betfred had announced plans affecting more than 130 shops.
The dispute concerns whether higher taxes are driving reductions in retail betting premises.
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The request concerns tax rates affecting betting shops and other businesses with category B machines.
Retail supplied £544m of Betfred’s £995.6m turnover despite a declining shop estate, highlighting its contribution for investors.
Betfred’s £995.6m annual turnover gives investors financial context following its warning about retail betting’s future.
The 4% reduction in betting shops reduces Betfred's retail footprint as it incorporates UK tax increases into forecasts.
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